SED 225 Includ Stud w/Disabilities

This course is designed to assist pre-service educators in developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will facilitate the successful participation of pupils with disabilities in their classrooms. Content will focus on the legal, historical and cultural context for special education services and inclusive practices including specific policies and procedures mandated within New York State. Candidates will come to understand their roles and responsibilities for collaboration and teaming with special educators, related service personnel, administrators, and family members in pre-referral interventions, referral to the Committee on Special Education, and the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans. Candidates will develop an understanding of the variation within and across disability categories, the impact of disability on classroom performance, and potential environmental, curricular, instructional, testing, grading, and social accommodations and adaptations that can be used to support pupils with disabilities in general education settings.Candidate will be able to apply positive behavior supports and interventions to address student and classroom management. It is recommended that candidates take this course concurrently with an instructional methods or curriculum course in their field of study. A 15-hour supervised field experience is required for this course. Fall, Spring. (3 credits)

Credits

3