ED 704 - XCAT DISABILITY & MARGINALITY

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This blended course is a comprehensive overview of differences and exceptionalities for children and youth identified in high and low incidence areas of disability. The high incidence areas of Emotional Behavioral (EBD), Intellectual (ID), or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) are primary to the course. Introductory and foundational competency will be attained in areas which include, but are not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Speech and Language; Other Health Impaired; Orthopedic Impairments, Visual Impairments, Deaf & Hard of Hearing; Traumatic Brain Injury and At-Risk. The historical & legal foundations of cross categorical special education for children and youth including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; ADA & Section 504; WI PI 34 Child Find, Referral Process; and the collaborative roles between general and special education will also be discussed. Candidates will be involved in collaborative group discussions and practicum experiences enabling them to demonstrate their abilities to relate to children and adults of all backgrounds.There may be specific focus on individuals from high incidence groups. Additional specific competencies attended to in this blended course include the following: identifying and understanding the implications of atypical childhood, understanding the specific characteristics of each disability area, understanding the life-long effects of each disability, and becoming competent in the history of and basic components of the legal foundations to special education in inclusive learning environments. Practicum may be required based upon the candidate’s background.

Offered Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s): None listed. There is a presumption of admission to Cross Categorical Special Education undergraduate or graduate licensing and/or licensing/MA program.