TED 595 - Serving and Including Children with Special Needs in PK-3

Units: 3
Developmentally appropriate practices for PK-3 children including those with disabilities, developmental delays, and those considered “at-risk”. Early intervention, preschool programs, PK-3 classroom instruction and other service delivery approaches are explored.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the PK-3 ECE Specialist Credential
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous, or Online-Synchronous.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe similarities and differences among typical and atypical PK-3 children and consider cultural backgrounds and the implications for program development.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the laws and ethical issues and practices regarding services to PK-3 children with disabilities, developmental delays, and those considered “at-risk” for delays.

3. Identify and practice strategies for collaborating with parents, families, caregivers, para-professionals and other site providers to create learning environments and activities for PK-3 children.

4. Apply UDL, early intervention, and asset-based instructional designs and assessments that support learning and appropriate environments for the PK-3 child.