Inclusion of the Special Needs Population
Credit Hours: 3
Cost: $529
Course Format: Online
Instructor.ssa@gmail.com
Catalog Description:
This course will examine the social/emotional and academic needs of students with cognitive disabilities. Federal Laws and policies will be reviewed. Management strategies, social skill development and academic modifications will be discussed.
Required Text
Strength based approaches to educating all Learners with disabilities- Beyond Special Education
Michael L. Wehmeyer
Other Materials
On school culture you may wish to review Deal, T. E., and Peterson, K. D., Shaping School Culture: The Heart of School Leadership, 2003
o on teamwork you may wish to review Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Course Objectives:
1. Describe the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps. (ICIDH)
2. Explain what is a risk ratio statistic.
3. Explain how the regulations for IDEA relate to the continuum of alternative placements.
4. Describe Rett Syndrome.
5. Describe the six domains of character strength measured by the VIA.
6. Explain the self-determination theory.
This course addresses the following student learning outcomes to the degree shown in the table. Degree Addressed is rated according to the following scale:
1=Basic, 2=Developing, 3=Proficient, 4=Advanced
Student Learning Outcome | Degree Addressed |
1. Demonstrate growth in content knowledge related to teaching assignment and the application of content knowledge to classroom instruction and assessment. | 3 |
2. Understand scientifically based practices in teaching and learning, including strategies in literacy education, instructional technology, differentiation of instruction, and apply them to raise student achievement. | 2 |
3. Demonstrate multiple means of assessing and evaluating student learning and use them to change teaching and learning. | 2 |
4. Locate, interpret, synthesize, and apply educational research in best practices in teaching. | 2 |
5. Understand models for professional change, including teacher collaboration, professional learning communities, strategies for mentoring and coaching to facilitate change, and effective professional development. | 1 |
6. Demonstrate understanding of reflective practice that results in improved classroom teaching and learning, including teacher reflection, use of technology in self- assessment, collaboration for change, and self-management of change. | 2 |
7. Demonstrate understanding of system and organizational change in education, including models for school change and current research and trends in school change. | 1 |
8. Demonstrate responsibility for student learning at high levels. | 3 |
9. Demonstrate responsibility for school reform and leadership in school change. | 1 |
Requirements | Points | Student Effort (hours) |
Reading Textbook (111 total pages) | 0 | 11 |
Section 1. Read and Answer | 10 | 6 |
Apply your Knowledge – Explanation | 10 | 12 |
Apply your Knowledge – Reflection | 10 | 12 |
Apply your Knowledge – 2 page paper | 10 | 20 |
Section 2. Read and Answer | 10 | 6 |
Apply your Knowledge – 1 page paper | 10 | 10 |
Apply your Knowledge – 1 page paper | 10 | 10 |
Apply your Knowledge – 2 page paper | 20 | 20 |
TOTAL HOURS | 100 | 114 |
Assignments
Read and answer - Students will read the questions that reference the textbook and answer the questions.
Apply your knowledge - Research and describe Public Law 94-142..
Apply your knowledge - Describe the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
Apply your knowledge - Describe two national organizations that assist disabled students.
Apply your knowledge – Students will write 1 page paper or newsletter that explains an IDEA fact sheet.
Write a 1-page paper discussing how the use of technology has affected students and adults with cognitive disabilities.
Write a 2-page paper discussing assessments that can be used to determine the educational development of students and adults with cognitive disabilities.
Clearly show how students will earn grades. It is best to tie this back to the Course Requirements in some way. A common grading scale is shown below, but instructors can deviate as they see fit. Please note that CSU-Pueblo does not offer C- grades
Percentage | Grade Level | GPA |
100% to 90% | A | 4.0 |
89% to 80% | B | 3.0 |
79% to 70% | C | 2.0 |
69% to 60% | D | 1.0 |
59% and below | E | 0.0 |
Recommendations
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Read the assignment requirements before completing the required reading and videos.
Turn in assignments once ALL have been completed.
The process
Educators will order the course on the website, www.studentservicesacademy.com
SSA will send a course syllabus as well as a textbook for free. (if required) After the assignments are completed and have been graded by the instructor, the instructor will then send an email stating that the coursework is up to standard or provide opportunities to revise and resubmit the work. Revision opportunities will be granted until the coursework has met the standard. Student may then order a transcript from the university.
Please allow 3-5 business days for instructor feedback and grading. Verify that all grades and credits are posted to your student record prior to ordering official transcripts.
Verify that all grades and credit hours have been processed before ordering an official transcript.
Payments and Refunds
Payment in full is due upon registration. Students can get a refund up to 7 days from the date of purchase minus a $50 cancellation fee. It is your responsibility to check with your district BEFORE registering to confirm they will accept these credits.
How to Submit coursework
Do not submit coursework until all the sections are complete. Students will submit coursework via email attachment. (Word document or PDF) Send directly to instructor.ssa@gmail.com
Within the subject line include your name and course title.
Example: Subject: John Doe, How to conduct a residency investigation
Formatting Requirements
Use size 12-point font and double spacing. Use your own styling format or an APA writing style format.
Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is any form of cheating that results in students giving or receiving unauthorized assistance in an academic exercise or receiving credit for work which is not their own. In cases of academic dishonesty, the instructor will follow protocol as identified by their department. Academic dishonesty is grounds for disciplinary action by both the instructor and the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Any student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty may receive a failing grade for the work in question, a failing grade for the course, or any other lesser penalty which the instructor finds appropriate. To dispute an accusation of academic dishonesty, the student should first consult with the instructor. If the dispute remains unresolved, the student may then state their case to the department chair (or the dean if the department chair is the instructor of the course). A student may appeal a grade through the Academic Appeals Board, if eligible.
Academic dishonesty is a behavioral issue as well as an issue of academic performance. As such, it is considered an act of misconduct and is also subject to the University conduct process as defined in the CSU Pueblo Student Code of Conduct. Whether or not disciplinary action has been implemented by the faculty, a report of the infraction should be submitted to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards who may initiate additional disciplinary action. The decision by the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards may be appealed through the process outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
Student Conduct
Students are required to follow the policies set within the Student Code of Conduct at CSU Pueblo. This Code can be found on the Student Affairs website at https://www.csupueblo.edu/student-affairs/student-conduct/index.html. Students with questions regarding any guidelines within the Code should contact the Director of Student Conduct and Case Management at 719-549-2092.
Accommodations
If you have a documented disability that may impact your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see the Disability Resource & Support Center (DRSC) as soon as possible to arrange services. The DRSC is located in LARC 169, and can be reached by phone (719-549-2648) and email (dro@csupueblo.edu).
Mandatory Reporting
Colorado State University Pueblo is committed to maintaining respectful, safe, and nonthreatening educational, working, and living environments. As part of this commitment, and in order to comply with federal law, the University has adopted a Policy on Discrimination, Protected Class Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, & Retaliation. You can find information regarding this policy, how to report violations of this policy, and resources available to you, on the Office of Institutional Equity’s website (www.csupueblo.edu/institutional-equity).
Please familiarize yourself with the reporting requirements of this policy. Because faculty and staff at CSU Pueblo are "Responsible Employees,” we have to report to the Director of the Office of Institutional Equity if you tell us that you were subjected to, or engaged in, any of the following acts: discrimination, protected class harassment, sexual misconduct, intimate partner violence, stalking, and retaliation.
Need a Transcript
Our academic partner will provide your transcript. After we have emailed you your final grade, your transcript will be available within 10 business days.
Course Deadline
Final coursework must be submitted within 6 months of registering for the course.
Course Rubric
Assignment | Unacceptable - | Proficient - B grade level work | Advanced- A grade level work |
Read and Answer | Work is unacceptable. Student must redo.
| Adequate use of proper grammar and spelling. Questions were answered.
| Proper use of grammar and spelling. Questions were answered thoroughly. |
Apply your Knowledge | Work is unacceptable. Student must redo. | Topic researched and explained. | Topic completely researched and explained in a detailed manner. |
Research paper |
Work is unacceptable. Student must redo. |
Adequate use of proper grammar and spelling.
Information is shown.
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Proper use of grammar and spelling.
Information is documented thoroughly.
Meticulously summarizes key terms. |