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ECS 620: Inclusive Early Childhood
Special Education: Preschool
Thru Primary
3 credits
Study the best practice models of comprehensive, interdisciplinary, family-centered, and inclusive preschool, kindergarten and early primary interventions for young children with a wide range of disabilities, including all severity levels. Learn the roles of governmental agencies, significant legislation, and state regulations for ages three to seven. Field work.
Learning Goals
Course Goals and Objectives as aligned with the Adelphi University School of Education’s Core Values:Scholarship:1. To receive a graduate introduction to early childhood special education, with a focus on preschool through second grade, including the range and severities of disabilities seen in relation to lifespan developmental considerations.2. To receive an introduction to preschool assessment, intervention, services and transition supports for the young child with special needs.3. To receive an introduction to preschool assessment, intervention, services and transition supports for the young child with special needs.Inclusive Community:4. To study the ways in which inclusive preschool and primary early childhood intervention programs build, support and expand upon the foundation provided by families in the natural environment.5. To gain insights into parental and family responses to and with the young child with special needs and to learn how early childhood special educators can form constructive partnerships with parents and multidisciplinary members..Social Justice: 6. To understand the administrative, legislative and clinical process, sequence and components of preschool and primary intervention for children and families, both nationally and in New York State.Reflective Practice:7. To study best practice models and research, and to explore the implications of inclusion for the young child with special needs.8. To receive an introduction to preschool assessment, intervention, services and transition supports for the young child with special needs.
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course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of
information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a
specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start
of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown
here.
Sections Offered: Spring 2025 |
| Inclusive Early Childhood Special Education: Preschool Thru Primary |
| 0820-620-001 |
TBA |
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Mon |
6:30 pm - 8:20 pm |
Garden City |
3 |
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