EDUC 415 - High Incidence Disabilities

(3 credits)

The focus of this course is on understanding and delivering instruction to students with high incidence disabilities. Students will review the characteristics and educational implications of students with SLD, EBD, ADHD and mild intellectual disabilities. Focus will be on the relationship between a student’s IEP and instruction, to include accommodations, related services and annual goals. Creation of standard aligned goals and the use of formative assessments, progress monitoring techniques and methods of collecting and reporting data on goals will be addressed. Students will receive instruction in the use of specific interventions in reading, math and writing as well as organization, social skills, memory and self-regulation.

Students will complete eight hours of field experience in an area school or educational setting. Required clearances will be needed to participate in field experiences. Prerequisite(s):

EDUC 150

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