Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)

Course will focus on the planning for instruction; learning environment; instructional delivery; foundations, collaboration, professional conduct/leadership, and reflection/professional growth for students with disabilities ages three to 21. This course will include the use of t ILS, IPTS, Greenville University Outcomes and Dispositions in conjunction with the LBSI Standards.

This course investigates the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of special education. Students in the course will research the impact disabilities have on the development of an individual and explore strategies to provide support for each student. Using the knowledge of effective written, verbal, and visual communication techniques students in the course will collaborate with peers and share decision making to solve the challenges that are present when a student has a disability.

Course will focus on children ages three to 21 and will develop the conceptual and procedural foundations for assessment. The course content will include: the assessment process, terminology, strategies, interpretation, alternative assessments, procedure, accommodations and modifications, recommendations, ethical/legal responsibilities, and communication assessment results.