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EDSP 2730 - Current Issues in Special Education (MM, MI)

Comprehensive analysis of etiology, characteristics, and assessment of learners with mild to intensive needs from pre-K through grade 12. Educational services and advocacy issues in relation to the characteristics and needs of learners from birth to adulthood. Ethical and legal considerations for education students with disabilities, with a focus on self-determination from an academic, social, behavioral, and cultural lens, are discussed.

Requisites: C or better in (EDTE 2000, 2010, and 2020) or concurrent
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze topics related to the central concepts, philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of, as well as current issues for, learners with mild to intensive special education needs.
  • Students will be able to identify a continuum of service delivery options / programs available for learners with mild to intensive needs and ways to ensure access to inclusive settings.
  • Students will be able to evaluate strategies related to planning and managing the teaching and learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of learners with mild to intensive needs from preK-12.
  • Students will be able to investigate and discuss various theoretical approaches to assessment, instruction, medical care, and support for learners with mild to intensive needs.
  • Students will be able to practice collaboration, cooperative learning, and effective communication skills to advocate for individuals with special education needs.
  • Students will be able to analyze current best practices that can be used to adapt and modify instruction and tasks to assist learners with mild to intensive needs to address academic, social/emotional, and physical development goals from preK-12.


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