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2017-2018 University Bulletin 
    
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ECE 656 - Collaboration and Adaption in General Education Settings

2 hours
In this course candidates will examine the importance and process of collaboration with family, classroom teachers, paraeducators, paraprofessionals and other school and community personnel in integrating individuals with disabilities and special learning needs into various social and learning environments. Candidates will examine the Response to Intervention (RTI) model, teacher roles and responsibilities in the Response to Intervention process for both academics and behavior, evidence based practice for students with and without disabilities, including Positive Behavior Intervention Supports and other Tier 1 academic and behavior interventions as well as universal design for instruction. Additional elements of this course include coverage of instructional supports and interventions for ELL students and for students with disabilities within the general education setting. Candidates will study the process of examining the learning environment and classroom demands combined with the learning characteristics of the student for the purpose of selection of appropriate strategies and materials. Candidates will investigate techniques for modifying instructional methods, curricular materials and the environment as well as modification of state and local assessments.

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: EDU 502, 520, 533, SPED 522



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