EDU-221 Children With Exceptionalities (CAA)

This course covers atypical patterns of child development, inclusive/diverse settings, evidenced-based educational/family plans, differentiated instruction, adaptive materials, and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays, early intervention/special education, transitions, observation, developmental screening, formative assessment of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize diverse abilities, describe the referral process, identify community resources, explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals, and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Semester Offered: Fall

Class Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00
Requisites:

Take one set: Set 1: EDU 144 , EDU 145 Set 2: PSY-244 PSY-245 (Required, Previous)
Take One: DRE-098, ENG 002 , or ENG 111 ; (Required, Previous or concurrent)

This course is part of this/these program(s) of study:

Early Childhood Education: Non-Licensure Transfer, A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education: Licensure Transfer, A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education, A.A.S.: Career Track
Early Childhood Education: Catawba Transfer, A.A.S.
Early Childhood Education, Diploma
Early Childhood Education, Certificate: Emphasis in School Age Assistant