Mar 29, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 405 - Low Incidence Disabilities

(2 credits)
This course provides an overview of the major trends and issues in educating students with low incidence disabilities. Methods to deliver instruction in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies in a standard aligned system, to students with moderate and severe needs will be covered. Assignments will require students to use assistive and instructional technology to design and demonstrate teaching interventions. Students will be given instruction in the classroom and lab (EDUC405L) to address health care needs, communication and social skills, daily living needs, and job skills. Collaboration with related service providers, paraprofessionals and agency employees will be addressed. Students will work in groups to develop and present an IEP based on information provided by the instructor. Eight hours of field experiences include opportunities to work with students in community based instructional settings, as well as observation in a classroom serving students with low incidence disabilities. Prerequisites:  ,  ,  ,  , and  . Fall. Students will complete eight hours of field experience in an area school or educational setting.