Definition, categories, identification, learning characteristics, functional behavior assessment, curricular priorities, educational placement, instructional and behavioral management strategies, advocacy, and current issues in the field of teaching learners with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Addressing the educational needs of special learners from ages 0 to 9 years old with an emphasis on early intervention and home-school partnership, and current intervention research. Students will learn the basic steps involved in early intervention, including evaluating a child (baby, toddler, school-age child) and identifying his or her needs, determining what services are required, and implementing early intervention activities.