SPE 220: Learners with Mildly/Moderately Handicapping Conditions

Class Program
Credits 3
Catalog
Students examine learning and analyze strategies used in individual educational programs of mildly and moderately mentally handicapped specific learning disabled, behaviorally impaired, orthopedically impaired, autistic, other health impairments, speech language impaired and traumatic brain injured. Assisting learners in making healthy transitions between special education and regular classrooms along with inclusion is emphasized. Presents historical overview and current literature of mildly/moderately handicapped. Recent legislation and its impact on the regular classroom are emphasized. Individual work with para-educators information and the best practices for classroom use.