EDSE 432 - Strategies for Working with Students with Low Incidence Disabilities

Description:
Designed to introduce teacher candidates to research-based strategies necessary for effective instruction for students with low incidence disabilities. Implementation of research-based strategies will be included in a clinical field experience.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: EDSE 310.

Credits: (4)

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

Analyze evidence- based practices for teaching students with low-incidence disabilities to support adaptive, social, emotional, behavioral, communication, and independent living skills.
Create a plan for the inclusion of a student with low-incidence disabilities into a general education setting that ensures a safe, equitable, positive learning environment and encourages self-advocacy, self-determination, and increased independence.
Apply knowledge of a student’s Individualized Education Program to create functional goals for independent living and post-secondary outcomes.
Develop instructional content, resources, and strategies that are aligned with IEP goals and respond to cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.
Identify local, state, and national organizations that support the transition of young adults with low-incidence disabilities to independent living, employment and/or post-secondary education.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/6/2022

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg