EDUV 556 - Support Students w/Learn Dis

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Education Video

Description:

This course will help teachers to understand the types and characteristics of learning disabilities as well as the challenges that students with LD may experience in school and throughout their lives. Teachers will learn about the referral and eligibility process, including the importance of using research-based interventions and progress monitoring techniques. Teachers will explore how collaboration with colleagues, specialists, parents, and other members of the school community can help support the need of students with LD and learn research-based practices to help these students gain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to succeed academically and in life. This course prepares general education teachers to address specific characteristics, strengths, and challenges of students with learning disabilities. By using research-based instructional methods and strategies, teachers will be able to support student learning in core academic areas. They will discover ways to improve students' organizational and study skills and explore how to incorporate technology to increase student achievement. Teachers will learn to use assessment to create differential lessons and include students with learning disabilities in the general education classroom. Other topics include: Collaborating with special educators, RTI and progress monitoring, effectively interacting with parents and community resources, and transition planning and process.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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