EDSP 676 - Teaching and Transitioning Exceptional Learners in the Secondary General Curriculum

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: EDSP 361 or EDSP 651 and EDSP 472 or EDSP 672
Teaching and Transitioning Exceptional Learners in the Secondary General Curriculum addresses current issues and needs in instructional programming and transitioning for students with disabilities at the secondary level, including IEP development for students preparing to transition, and research-based teaching approaches. The course emphasizes teaching methods tailored to promote student academic progress and effective preparation for participation in the general curriculum and standardized assessments. The course prepares teachers to teach and remediate academic skills, study skills, learning strategies, and modification of course content to meet individual needs of students who are engaged in the general education curriculum at the secondary level. This course also addresses the development of effective transition planning for students with disabilities, including services that facilitate the success of students in post-secondary environments.