ESE 254 - Foundations of Instruction: Mild-Moderate Disabilities

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Framework for understanding and working with students with mild-moderate disabilities. Includes characteristics of students with mild-moderate disabilities and special education procedures and processes. Also includes collaboration and consultation practices; effective educational techniques to support the needs of learners with exceptionalities; assistive and educational technology; language development, and current social, cultural, and academic trends.

Information: Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program approval is required before enrolling in this course.
  

1. Modify instruction for individuals with mild-moderate disabilities.  

2. Identify appropriate accommodations and modifications according to student need. 

3. Implement appropriate instructional strategies for individuals with mild-moderate disabilities. 

4. Synthesize information about students to address language and communication needs. 

5. Create programs and plans for individuals with exceptionalities and their families. 

6. Apply knowledge of general and specialized curricula and resources to make appropriate instructional decisions. 

1. Individualization
   1. Accommodations
   2. Modifications
2. Instruction
   1. Strategies
   2. Curricula
   3. Resources
3. Language and Communication Needs
   1. Instructional
   2. Behavioral
4. Special Education Programs and Services
   1. Individualized Educational Plans
   2. Transition Plans
5. Technology
   1. Assistive
   2. Educational