GPD 553 - Exceptional Learners in the Secondary Classroom (Special Education)

Description:
Legal and ethical requirements for educating exceptional learners; identification, referral, and placement procedures; development and use of the IEP; strategies for teaching and evaluating; and managing the academic/social behaviors of exceptional and other at-risk learners. Permission of instructor.

Credits:
(5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain and demonstrate knowledge of foundations of special education.
Explain and demonstrate knowledge of development and characteristics of learners.
Explain and provide for individual learning differences.
Select, adapt, and implement a variety of instructional strategies.
Design learning environments that promote positive social interactions.
Use strategies to support and enhance communications skills.
Sequence, implement and evaluate instruction.
Plan, implement, and document assessments for individual learning needs
Practice within the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards of the profession.
Collaborate with families, professionals, and community members.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/6/21

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations Online Winter Locations Online Spring Locations Online Summer Locations Online