This course will focus on inclusion of students with moderate to severe disabilities in all aspects of school and community life, with special consideration given to the individual student planning variables that must be addressed in meeting the needs of each school-age student and for preparing students to function as fully and independently in their communities as possible.

This course will focus on inclusion of students with moderate to severe disabilities in all aspects of school and community life, with special consideration given to the individual student planning variables that must be addressed in meeting the needs of each school-age student and for preparing students to function as fully and independently in their communities as possible.

In-depth study of a current and topical problem or issue in the education of exceptional children and youth. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. A title is assigned each time the course is offered.

In-depth study of a current and topical problem or issue in the education of exceptional children and youth. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. A title is assigned each time the course is offered.

The learning and behavioral problems of exceptional children and youth are considered in the context of normal child development. A survey of the major categories of learning and behavioral disabilities including identification, description and etiology, with material drawn from clinical, theoretical, and research sources. Approaches to remediation cover both community resources and the roles of various professional personnel.

Advanced study of the concepts and principles associated with the science of behavior analysis. Specific attention and instruction will focus on respondent and operant constructs, with emphasis on behavioral foundations for improving the socially significant behavior of individuals with and without disabilities.

Advanced study of the concepts and principles associated with the science of behavior analysis. Specific attention and instruction will focus on respondent and operant constructs, with emphasis on behavioral foundations for improving the socially significant behavior of individuals with and without disabilities.

This course overviews the additional roles a behavior analysts serves in their community- specifically as a supervisor and consultant. Building on already established concepts and principles of behavior analysis, this course will employ ABA technologies to change and improve practitioner and caregiver behaviors. This course provides specific instruction on assessing skills, developing performance objectives, training, and performance feedback as components of a supervisor and consultant's job.

This course overviews the additional roles a behavior analysts serves in their community- specifically as a supervisor and consultant. Building on already established concepts and principles of behavior analysis, this course will employ ABA technologies to change and improve practitioner and caregiver behaviors. This course provides specific instruction on assessing skills, developing performance objectives, training, and performance feedback as components of a supervisor and consultant's job.

This course is designed for secondary teachers who encounter students who require special education services. As such, it is intended to provide an in-depth examination of issues in the education of individuals with disabilities. The course is organized in a seminar format with the intent of creating a dialogue among the participants and the instructors. Emphasis will be placed on the development of concepts and the acquisition of a body of knowledge, which relate to issues, processes, and procedures to facilitate the inclusion of all students and collaboration across disciplines.