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Special Education Part 1 acts as an introductory course into the theories and practices for understanding and identifying exceptionalities of students. This course explores creative program development and planning, as well as flexible integration models for assessment of students with special needs. Course Outline Topics in this course include: Historical perspective on special education including …

This course will extend, develop and apply the understanding and knowledge obtaining upon completion of Part 1 theories and models in the design, delivery, programming, and assessment of special education. It focuses on learning disabilities in more detail and emphasizes classroom management and maintaining an inclusionary design. Course Outline Topics in this course include: Individual Education Plan and …

Course Description Advanced focus on the categories, definitions and identification of exceptionalities. Analyzing current Ontario legislation, regulations and policies concerning issues related to exceptional students. Leadership in assessing modifying, designing, implementing and communicating programs and services based on current special education research and exemplary practice. Developing effective collaborative approaches and mediation skills with school, parent/guardian …

Course Outline Topics in this course include: current Ontario legislation, regulations and policies concerning ethical issues innovative and alternative practices to meet student needs the legal issues and challenges associated with special education provincial, national and international reports and current trends in theory and research categories and definitions of the range of exceptionalities as defined …