Session, Dates: 5 (03/11/2013 - 05/04/2013)

Days: T

Time: 06:00 - 10:00 pm

Location: Moon Campus

Room: Nicholson Center 414

Seats Available: 3 Seats

Credits: 3

Course Description

This course examines methods and best practices for developing literacy for students with exceptional needs. Reading, spelling, and written language are often major areas of concern and focus in student IEPs. This course explores the use of appropriate assessment tools, reading materials, universal design, and instructional strategies to increase the reading achievement of students across all levels of their education (elementary through high school). Assessment, implementation, and impact of Response to Intervention are addressed. In addition, the course investigates methods for adapting state standards and meeting NCLB and IDEA requirements for students with exceptional needs.

Prerequisites: SPED6080 and SPED6085

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