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ACCESS TO THE GENERAL CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

RP&SE 515
Course Description

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.

Prerequisties

Declared in Special Education BSE, Special Education MS, or Elementary Education BSE: Middle Childhood Through Early Adolescence/Special Education Dual Cert

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.97

6.76% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

4.78% from Historical

A Rate
95.83%

12.52% from Historical

Class Size
72

64.26% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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