MEDAILLE COLLEGE | Graduate Catalog | 2011–2012 ESP 600 FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION This course offers an examination of the historical, social, and legal foundations of special education. Emphasis will be placed on issues, trends, and legislation, which affect the provision of services in school, home, and community settings with a focus on inclusion of individuals with disabilities in home and school settings. An overview of the characteristics and instructional needs of individuals with disabilities for children birth through 12, will be provided. Issues related to school, community and family collaborations for children with disabilities will also be examined Provided, is an overview of the characteristics and instructional needs of individuals with all exceptionalities (including Autistic Spectrum Disorders) identified in the present federal educational disability related legislation. The impact of diversity and assistive technology services of persons with special needs in the school will also be addressed. A minimum of 15 participation hours are required. Three Credit hours. Prerequisite: none. Offered Fall, Spring. Co-register with EDU 506 EDU 506 Child Abuse and SAVE Seminar This course, comprised of two online workshops, satisfies New York State’s requirements for Project SAVE legislation as well as Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. 0 credit hours.
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