EDUC 414 - Assessment,Curriculum,Collaboration and Transitions

Institution:

Western Colorado University

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Description:

An in-depth study of special education law for various exceptionalities, transition, and secondary services. This course explores the major medical and educational characteristics and identification of various exceptionalities (emotional and behavioral disorders, deaf and hard of hearing, visual impairment, learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, physical and other health disabilities, ADD, and ADHD, communication disorders, multiple disabilities, twice exceptional, and gifted/talented). Students utilize researchbased, recommended practices in making data driven decisions to develop standard based and transition IEPs, inclusion, instructional interventions, assistive technology, transition plans including post-school outcomes, self-determination, communitybased instruction, interagency linkages, Para-educator training and supervision, and family partnerships. Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.western.edu

Phone Number:

(970) 943-0120

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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