EDEX 3001 Fundamental Practices in Special Education 3.0 Credits
This course provides a look at the fundamental foundation of special education as a system of instructional supports created to meet the diverse developmental and academic needs of students with disabilities. The course highlights the importance of individualized planning, specially designed instruction, and the use of data to guide educational decisions. Candidates examine disability characteristics and consider how cognitive, physical, social‑emotional, and behavioral factors shape student learning. Course topics include the continuum of services, the Least Restrictive Environment, and tiered support frameworks. Students are introduced to the ways assessment, instruction, and individualized planning connect through multidisciplinary evaluation and the IEP process. Additional emphasis is placed on structured.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit