EDEC - 7740 Issues and Methods for At Risk/Special Needs (3)

Examines specific sources, of risk/special needs and the effects on the young children/families. Protective factors of resiliency will be examined. Implications for policy are explored. Developmentally appropriate practices for educating young children with risk factors/special needs in social, cognitive, communication, adaptive, and motor development in school and home settings will be identified. IEP and IFSP’s will be analyzed. Requires 15 clock-hours of field experiences. Equivalent to EDEC-740. Prerequisite: SPED-6101 or undergraduate equivalent