ECED 4250 - Inclusive Early Childhood Intervention and Special Education

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Block, 1st Block Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Description: Students will explore and apply current theory and practice in critical special education, Disability Studies in Education, and infant and child mental health for supporting young children (birth-age 8) with disabilities by supporting caregiver-child relationships in family, early childhood community and classroom environments. Students will gain an understanding of applicable history, laws and policies around inclusive education and special education service provision to effectively and equitably collaborate with children, families, and service providers in public and private settings in ways that sustain the rights and cultures of individual children and families, and of disability communities.