Special Education Supports.

Catalog description

Teacher candidates obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement effective supports for students with disabilities in educational settings. Candidates will examine the foundations of special education and Section 504, with emphasis on developing and implementing IEPs and 504 plans that promote access to learning. The course emphasizes the use of functional behavior assessment, assistive technology, accommodations, and modifications to meet learner needs. Candidates will also apply the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), scaffolding, and explicit instruction to create supportive, responsive, and well-structured classroom environments.