Project Success II: Early Childhood Special Needs Courses for Spring 2007-These courses are already in session, Fall courses will be available soon.

EDSE A216, Section 201

Family and Community Issues: Supporting a Child with Special Needs (3 cr)
CRN: 38557

Teleconferences: Thursdays, 2/1-4/12 (3/22 no class), 6:00-7:30p
Instructor: Kathleen Godsoe
Fees: Tuition: $360   Distance: $100   Textbook: $80   Technology: $15   Network: $6
Description: Introduction to family and community dynamics in caring for and supporting children, birth to age eight, with special needs. Includes study of preventive strategies, rural settings and cultural issues.

EDSE A218, Section 201

Understanding Legal and Ethical Issues: Young Children with Special Needs (3 cr)
CRN: 38556

Teleconferences: Tuesdays, 2/13-4/24 (3/20 no class), 5:30-7:00pm
Instructor: Dorothy Foster
Fees: Tuition: $360   Distance: $100   Textbook: $65   Technology: $15   Network: $6
Description: In-depth look at legal and ethical issues involved in working with young children with special needs. Examination of laws ADA and IDEA; IFSP and IEP processes; crisis intervention; mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect; cultural issues; legal guardianship. Confidentiality and service delivery in rural and remote areas stressed.

EDSE A219, Section 201

Early Childhood Special Needs: Applied Communication Strategies (3 cr)
CRN: 38558

Teleconferences: Wednesdays, 2/7-4/18 (3/21 no class), 5:30-7:00pm
Instructor: Hilary Hardwick
Fees: Tuition: $360   Distance: $100   Textbook: $25   Technology: $15   Network: $6
Description: Overview of basic components of early childhood communication disorders: speech sound development, grammar, vocabulary, nonverbal communication, and language disorders. Applied techniques with hands-on material preparation and practice with paraprofessional screening tools. Intervention techniques appropriate in early childhood settings that include children with special needs.

 

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