ED 495 - Improving Access to the General Curriculum for All Learners

(3.00 cr.)

Designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to increase equity in the classroom by improving access to the general education curriculum for students with learning disabilities. First, students gain foundational knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles as well as the brain research which guides it. Implementation and lesson planning are highlighted. Students examine a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and learn how to conduct one. They then use an FBA to create a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and learn how to use data to assess its effectiveness. Lastly, students identify how to select and use Assistive Technology (AT) in the classroom to enable students with disabilities to become independent learners and gain deeper access to the curriculum.

Prerequisite: SE 296 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies