EDUC& 204 - Inclusive Education

5 Credits

Introductory course in recognition and identification of exceptionality in children from birth through high school. Includes policies and regulations concerning state and federal provisions of special education and related services, as well as adaptations for serving students with special needs in general education classrooms.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Evening, Online, Weekend

Designed to Serve Professional-Technical Students in Education; Transfer Students seeking D/G designated course.
Active Date 20260408T14:55:38

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Diversity & Globalism

ProfTech Course Yes
Transferable Elective Yes

PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

History of special education & disability rights
Legislation, language and labels
Special education definitions, services, trends, philosophies, methods, and theories
Social justice and special education
Working with parents and families
Early identification and intervention
Concepts of intelligence
Understanding inclusion and current service systems
Transitions to adulthood

Student Learning Outcomes
Discuss the history, policies, and competencies that guide special education in the State of Washington.

Recognize core concepts and values that are essential to special education including confidentiality, person-first language, family-centered and culturally responsive practice, natural environments, inclusion, and least restrictive environments.

Identify the milestones of human development and risk factors that may impact development.

Explain the IFSP/IEP/504/RTI/Transition Plan sequence as carried out in the education setting.

Describe evidence-based techniques and adaptations for supporting culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse children and their families.