Description
The course will provide students the opportunity to understand how to establish collaborative community relationshps in order to develop cooperative occupational programs for students with exceptional needs. Students will become aware of existing services within the community and various supports to ensure smooth transitioning from education to postsecondary occupational settings.
Included will be practice developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and transition services under the mandate of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The student will spend a minimum of 10 field experience hours observing and/or completing activities in a secondary special education setting. Prerequisites: EDU 110, EDU 304, EDU 477.