SPE 5310 - Teaching Students with Diverse and Exceptional Learning Needs

Credits: 3 hrs

This course addresses strategies for the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and related instructional planning for exceptional students within the general curriculum, including Pre K-12, students at risk for school failure, students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and gifted learners. Candidates will develop appropriate IEPs and lesson plans for instruction. Candidates will be expected to access the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for adapting standard instruction to meet the needs of students. An emphasis is placed on differentiating instruction, co-teaching, teaming, collaboration, using data to drive instruction, and creating a classroom environment in which all learners can be successful.