EDU741 Special Education for All Educators

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course studies trends and issues related to teaching students with special needs who are increasingly present in the mainstream. It equips a wide range of educators, from in-service teachers to administrators and legislators with knowledge and skills to identify, support, and advocate for the rights of students with high-incidence exceptionalities, namely learning disabilities, ADHD, communication disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and giftedness, among others. Special focus is on the legislation, identification, assessment, individualized educational planning, differentiated instruction, ethical concerns, advocacy, collaboration, and an overview of essential cognitive, academic, and behavior intervention strategies.