LAI 571LEC - Issues of Early Childhood Special Ed

This course examines the role of history, federal and state laws, assessment and evaluation issues, the role of the family, and curriculum and environmental factors that affect the development of the young children (birth-grade 2) with special needs. In addition to exploring the role of including young children with special needs in ECE programs, this course will discuss the individualized family service plan, the individualized education program, empirically validated instructional strategies, and appropriate curriculum modifications.

Credits: 3