Orientation to the Exceptional Child

This course provides an overview of the different categories of exceptionality. Students will be introduced to special education laws and their implications for delivery systems, transition plans, and identification and placement procedures.

Topics and Objectives

Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Special Education

  • Summarize the theories and philosophies that form the basis for special education practice.

Cultural Perspectives on Special Education

  • Explain how cultural differences impact the identification and education of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

Basic Terminology and Acronyms in Special Education

  • Examine current terminology used in the education of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

Legal Foundations of Special Education

  • Analyze the laws, regulations, and policies related to special education.

Prereferral and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Procedures

  • Analyze procedures for initiating special education services.

Characteristics of Learners

  • Compare and contrast the characteristics of learners with and without exceptional learning needs.

Professional Collaborative Partnerships

  • Analyze the process of collaboration.
  • Generate strategies that promote successful collaboration.

Family Collaborative Partnerships

  • Explore the dynamics of families who have individuals with exceptional learning needs.
  • Propose strategies for parental involvement in the education of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

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