Course Description

The course will examine the legal, legislative, and historical foundations; multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches to special education as well as inclusive education (ages 3-5 and 5-21); similarities and differences between the Individualized Education Program and the Individualized Family Support Plan; the Multi-Tiered System of Support; and the unique needs of culturally diverse exceptional children and their families. An early field placement will provide the opportunity to systematically observe a cross section of special education classes.

Prerequisites

• EDUC 230 has a required in-person early field experience that is open only to students in 1) Early Childhood Education (AA)
• or 2) Early Childhood Education (BS)
• or 3) Elementary Teacher Education programs (BSEd)
• or 4) Human Services - Early Childhood Development Concentration (BS).Early field experience required
• students will need to complete all background clearances as required by Office of Clinical Studies. ANTIREQ: Students who have received credit in EDUC 231 are not eligible to take this course without permission.

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