EDC 8305 FOUNDATIONS OF SPED MILD-MODERATE DISABILITIES

Provides evidence-based principles as overview of trends regarding current issues in understanding and working with students with mild-moderate disabilities.  Emphasis includes overcoming challenges of human diversity and the impact on families, cultures, schools, and the influence and delivery of special education services.  Current principles and concepts of assessment, pedagogical practices, program evaluation, policy, and laws set a foundation for students to examine their own personal philosophies and understanding regarding assessment of, services to, and intervention with individuals with mild-moderate disabilities.