SPE 573 Methods for Low Incidence Differentiated & Inclusionary Curriculum & Instruction

This course focuses on planning and implementing differentiated and inclusive curricula and instruction as related to the general education curriculum and legal requirements for students with low-incidence disabilities affecting development across early childhood, childhood, and adolescence. Focus is on curriculum and instruction for intellectual, socioemotional, physical, behavioral, and communicative learning. Includes assistive technology. Instructional methods in varied learning environments including home, school, and community-based settings. Candidates will use present levels of performance to develop Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals; objectives/ benchmarks related to Illinois Learning Standards and incorporated into instructional planning. Course also addresses facilitation of family partnerships, inclusion, advocacy, interagency collaboration. Pre-requisite(s): SPE 500 and SPE 572. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours