INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

CURRIC/RP&SE 506

Comparison of historical and current practices in special education; legal, philosophical, and programmatic changes leading to inclusive models of education; emphasis on concepts of collaboration, cooperative learning structures, and curricular and instructional adaptations to accommodate learners with disabilities in general education classrooms.

RP&SE 515

Prepares special educators to develop curriculum for students with disabilities aligned with general education content. Identifying appropriate Individualized Education Plan goals, supplementary aids and services, and service coordination in inclusive school contexts will be emphasized. Activities will cover three main topics, which will be woven through our activities, class readings, and assignments throughout the semester. These topics are: (a) planning supports for inclusion and access throughout the school day; (b) developing meaningful grade- and standards-aligned Individualized Education Plans; and (c) teaching and adapting general curriculum content.

CURRIC 731

Critically examine the process of collaboration and its multiple forms among professionals in the creation of inclusive school communities. Explore various methods and tools for collaboration that promote effective team relationships, problem solving, and co-planning of differentiated curriculum and instruction. Activities and projects are problem-based and focus on generating solutions to programmatic, student-specific, or school-wide issues related to inclusive education. Acquire skills to engage in collaborative teamwork and act as change facilitators within a school system.

RP&SE 715

Analysis of historical and contemporary trends and issues pertaining to persons with significant disabilities (i.e., significant intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder) across the lifespan. Topics include: an overview of the field of significant disabilities, historical trends, and current directions in curriculum design for students with significant disabilities, and valued outcomes for persons with significant disabilities.

RP&SE 605

Key issues and trends in special education today are examined in detail. These issues and trends are discussed within the context of ecological models of human development. Gain knowledge about child and adolescent development within the contexts of families, peer groups, schools, and communities. Apply this knowledge to teaching and practice linking these to current concepts and issues in the field. Examines the role of education and educators in providing effective supports and services to promote student learning and well-being, considering the "whole child". Gain awareness, knowledge and skills to be critical thinkers, effective educators, and leaders in the field of education including special education. Although much of what is covered will have clear implications for intervention and practice, this is not a methods or techniques course with a "how to" focus.