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EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3


Prerequisites: Take one set: Set 1: EDU 144 , EDU 145  Set 2: PSY-244 PSY-245

This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA/ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

CIS Course ID S25370