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2018-2019 Springfield College Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 658 - Exceptional Learners: Context, Characteristics, and Legal Considerations


This course provides an overview of the foundations of special education. State and federal legislation that regulates special education services provide a framework for exploring the development of appropriate educational programming for learners with exceptionality’s. Characteristics of learners with exceptionality’s and related evidence-based practices are discussed. Course content includes an examination of universal design for learning, assistive technology, transition planning, and collaboration in the context of special education.

Credits: 3