ED 287 - Working with Populations with Special Needs II

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): ED 286. Comment: ED 287 is intended for DOE educational paraprofessionals. Others may enroll on a space-available basis. ED 287 addresses the issues confronted by people who currently work, or plan to work with special needs populations in primary and secondary education. It will cover characteristics of moderate to severe disabilities and the particular needs experienced by students with these disabilities. Information regarding other populations needing support (Multicultural and ESL learners) will also be covered. Identification of the challenges that confront students with disabilities, the EA and teacher within the classroom setting will be described. An examination of strategies used to work with each area of disability will be explored. There will also be an emphasis on the use of assistive technology as part of related and supplementary services to help students succeed, as well as best inclusion and transition practices for the moderate to severe population. Identifying community resources and increasing parent involvement will also be included in this course. Upon successful completion of ED 287, the student should be able to: Identify the moderate to severe eligibility diagnostic categories that allow students with disabilities to receive special education services, as designated under IDEA and Chapter 56. Identify the characteristics attributed to seven disabilities and the implications for educational paraprofessionals and teachers working with this population. Describe the transition process and services needed for learners with moderate and severe disabilities, as well as the community resources available for these students. Demonstrate the skill of task analysis by structuring instruction that will be effective with students with moderate to severe disabilities. Identify the various assistive technology devices that are available for learners with disabilities Describe effective inclusion practices to use with the students with moderate to severe disabilities. Identify the ways that parent involvement and effective communication strategies can be utilized to promote successful home-school partnerships.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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