Mainstreaming: Teaching Individuals with Special Needs - EDU 569H 2012 96

3.0 Semester Units

Designed to meet the requirements of the California Clear Credential, this course will provide the general education educator with knowledge of resources, techniques, strategies and applications of mainstreaming, integration or inclusive education for special needs students and the mandates governing that education. This course will include presentations in special education terminology and law, disability overviews, assessment, Section 504, participating in the IEP team meeting, curriculum adaptations/modifications, behavior management, communication and myths, and being the educator for students with special needs in the regular classroom.

This course is a scheduled online course led by an instructor. Taking an online class is convenient, fun and allows you to structure your learning to your own learning style. Take the time you need to read, ponder, and compose responses. Dress as you like. You can work any time, 24/7, at your convenience. No driving. No parking. Online learning is a great way to add time to your life!

• Assignments organized in weekly sections.
• You can go online when convenient to you during each week.
• Classes taught by professionals experienced in the Education field.
• You can be away from home as long as you can log into the Internet.
• Excellent interaction with instructor and other teachers in your class.
  

The required text for this course is:

• Teaching Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms by Rena B. Lewis and Donald H. Doorlag; 8th Edition, 2010; available at your local bookstore or at online sites, such as Amazon.com.
  

Technical requirements:

• Browser Check

• PC: Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Internet Explorer 8
• MAC: Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Safari 4.0
• Firefox is preferred browser
• Most current browser information here:
  http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=51414180
• Link to Any Plug-ins/Downloads if necessary
• Student help with Blackboard:
  http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

DOES NOT SATISFY REQUIREMENT FOR BTSA.

REFUND POLICY - Refund/transfer requests should be done by emailing Cyndi Thomas directly at cynthiat@sandiego.edu. Refund requests will be honored if the request is made before midnight on the fourth day of class. Tuition refunds will be less a $25 processing fee. No refunds and/or transfers will be issued after this deadline for any reason. (This refund policy supersedes the policy listed below.)