SPE/513
Orientation to the Exceptional Child
Course level: EDU Graduate
Christine O.
BSA
Online classes, always on, 24/7/365
Go to class any time of the day or night. If you have questions, call 866-354-1800 to speak with an Enrollment Representative.
This course provides an overview of special education and the characteristics of exceptional learners. Candidates are introduced to special education laws and their implications for identification and eligibility, service delivery options, and the Individualized Education Program (IEP). In addition, the use of technology, collaborative practices, and transition planning requirements are examined. Candidates will also reflect on their dispositions and motivations to teach and explore basic philosophies, professionalism, and legal and ethical ramifications in education.
Prerequisites
This graduate level course requires proof of completion of a Bachelor's degree. Be prepared to provide documentation during the checkout process.
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Working with Children
Reflect on disposition and motivations to have a career as a teacher with students served in special education in the K-12 setting.
Planning
Explore the use of technology, collaborative practices, and transition planning in order to best meet the needs of students with disabilities in the K-12 setting.
Special Education Law
Investigate special education laws that identify and serve students with disabilities in the K-12 setting.