EDU102 Introduction to Special Education

This course is designed to explore the nature and needs of special education students in schools (PreK-12) while examining the role of the classroom teacher in understanding a systematic approach to inclusion in planning curriculum and instruction for academically diverse learners. An approach to effective instruction will focus on the classroom factors with emphasis placed on classroom elements that the educator can differentiate or modify to increase student success. Topics include: identification of various disabilities, importance of confidentiality, understanding the Individual Educational Plan (IEP), inclusion strategies and instructional design. 15 hours of field experiences are a requirement of this course. Please Note individual school districts may require additional CORI/SORI, drug screening analysis and /or fingerprinting. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Individual school districts may require additional CORI/SORI, drug screening analysis and/or fingerprinting.