Critical Explorations into the Inclusion of Exceptional Learners

Catalog description

In this course, Relay students will develop an understanding of learner variability and explore their responsibilities for effectively including students with disabilities in their classrooms. They will hone the skills they need to plan inclusive instruction and make strategic instructional decisions based on what they know about the development of their individual PK–12 students. 91 Relay students will also learn how to effectively collaborate with colleagues and families to provide coordinated support to PK–12 students with disabilities in co-taught and general education settings. Then, Relay students will learn about the varied profiles of PK–12 students with low and high incidence disabilities. They will explore the prevalence and history of each IDEA disability category and learn about the experiences and development of individuals identified with each. They will learn strategies to get to know individuals with specific learner profiles in their classes. Finally, Relay students will learn research-based interventions to support students with varying disability categories, practice implementing them, and learn how to evaluate and leverage community resources in support of an individual student. Possible substitution for this course: Students with credit in BOTH