PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

RP&SE 460

Covers instructional approaches and practices that support developmentally appropriate, effective, and inclusive early childhood education and evidenced-based intervention for preschool and early elementary-age children (i.e., 3-8 years old). Focuses on strategies for supporting access to the general education curriculum, participation, and achievement of young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Learn "what" to teach, the selection of developmentally- and individually-appropriate child goals and objectives, and "how" to teach, the practical components of developing and delivering effective, evidenced based instruction and intervention. Emphasis is placed on adapting general early childhood education curriculum and practices in order to support children's individualized goals within inclusive classrooms. Addresses planning and implementing instruction in alignment with state and federal mandates.

RP&SE 455

Explore instructional approaches and practices that support developmentally appropriate, effective, and inclusive early childhood education and evidenced-based intervention for infants and toddlers (i.e., birth-3 years old). Learn strategies to support access to the general education curriculum, participation, and achievement of young children with developmental delays and disabilities. Examines "what" to teach, the selection of developmentally- and individually-appropriate child goals and objectives, and "how" to teach, the practical components of developing and delivering effective, evidenced based instruction and intervention. Emphasis on adapting general early childhood education curriculum and practices in order to support children's individualized goals within inclusive classrooms. Addresses planning and implementing instruction in alignment with state and federal mandates.

RP&SE 475

Supervised practicum teaching in an approved placement with a qualified cooperating teacher serving students with disabilities birth through grade 9.

RP&SE 320

Provides an overview of teaching in early childhood and K-12 special education and introduces the content of and highlights the underlying themes (e.g., inclusion, collaboration) embedded in teacher preparation courses required for licensing in early childhood special education and K-12 special education.

RP&SE 435

An introduction to the Early Childhood Special Education profession including historical, philosophical, social and psychological foundations, awareness of values, ethical and legal issues, staff relations, and the importance of becoming an advocate for children and families. Analyze trends in early education, including diversity, early intervention, early childhood special education, family centered practices, legislation, public policy, and developmentally appropriate practice.