EDUC 639 - Students w/ Learning Dis, Emotional Problems, & Reltd Disord

(3 units)

Focuses on students with mild to moderate disabilities who are included in the regular classroom setting. The development and characteristics of learners with specific learning disabilities, emotional and cognitive challenges and related disorders are explored. Fulfills part of the Nevada Generalist endorsement for special education teaching, and is aligned with the InTASC Standards. (SNU: Formerly SPED 550)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): EDUC 455; EDUC 555; formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education students only.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of the basic concepts and theories about the special needs in the Least Restrictive Environment.
2. demonstrate understanding of the procedures and processes for the assessment of student learning through a wide variety of assessment tools, and how ethnic and mul-ticultural considerations also impact assessment.
3. demonstrate understanding of current state and federal legislation regarding special needs students, and the due processes for both school and home.
4. demonstrate understanding of the eligibility process and the diagnostic instruments used to de-termine the child’s need for special services, including placement procedures and intervention techniques.
5. describe characteristics of individuals with exceptional needs in public and private school programs and strategies to use for the inclusion of these special needs students.
6. describe the modification of classroom materials based on assessment tools used for special needs students.

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