/ en /node/30366 <span>ESE 591 Law and Ethics in Special Education</span> <span><span lang about="/user/526" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>jonstad</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-23T12:48:41-07:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 12:48">Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:48</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>Law and Ethics in Special Education explores the fundamental civil and legal principles and pivotal legislation that contribute to the eligibility, learning environment placement, instruction, service delivery, and privacy issues of those who have a qualifying disability under federal laws. Learners will identify critical issues that may lead to ethical, professional, and legal conflicts of student and family rights and between interdisciplinary team participants, as well as proactive strategies for resolution. The course analyzes personal biases and considers diverse cultural experiences and individualized patterns of learning and development in relation to professional ethics and practice standards. &nbsp;Equivalent to ESE 603. <em>Prerequisite: ESE 590.</em></p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:48:41 +0000 jonstad 30366 at /node/30365 <span>ESE 590 Educating Students with Exceptionalities</span> <span><span lang about="/user/526" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>jonstad</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-04-23T12:47:49-07:00" title="Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 12:47">Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:47</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course provides an introduction to the education of students in the school setting with exceptional needs, specifically those with mild to moderate disabilities, who qualify for services under one or more of the eligibility criteria covered by special education federal laws. Special education key terms and common strategies that influence learning and behavior as well as ethical and legal privacy rights of families of children with disabilities are introduced. Additionally, variations, characteristics, and patterns of individual differences in learning and academic progress are investigated. Equivalent to ESE 601</p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:47:49 +0000 jonstad 30365 at /node/2336 <span>ESE 668 Evidenced-Based Instructional Methods for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>In this course, learners will explore multiple aspects of differentiated curriculum design and instruction and create meaningful programming and supports that align with curriculum, relevant standards, and individualized goals. The course will equip learners with the skills to collaboratively create and implement evidence-based instructional strategies, fostering a data-driven approach derived from individualized assessment results. The overarching goal is to empower educators to align evidence-based practice strategies that not only meet student-centered goals but also build and generalize skills across instructional content areas, promoting an inclusive and effective learning environment and individualized educational programming. Prerequisite: ESE 601.</p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 2336 at /node/2331 <span>ESE 656 Positive Behavior Supports in the Classroom</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course explores the foundational principles of behavior theory while providing practical, applied strategies tailored to contemporary inclusive educational settings, empowering educators to effectively meet the diverse needs of students with exceptionalities. Students will develop skills to design and implement personalized positive behavior support plans, emphasizing behavior functions, modifications, and comprehensive data collection methods. Additionally, the course examines the impact of diverse cultural and environmental factors on student behavior, fostering culturally responsive practices to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. <em>Prerequisite: ESE 601.</em></p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 2331 at /node/2326 <span>ESE 645 Lesson Design for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course explores the methods of evidence-based instructional planning, lesson design, and instructional strategies and supports for students with exceptionalities. Learners will create an instructional design and lesson plan portfolio that incorporates individualized goals and objectives across skill domains and progress assessment, as well as aligned quality differentiated instruction techniques, assistive technologies, collaborative planning, and scaffolded supports for learning activities assisting students in various inclusive learning environments. <em>Prerequisite: ESE 601.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> <p>Prerequisite: ESE 601.</p> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 2326 at /node/2321 <span>ESE 634 Education-Based Collaborative Relationships</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course focuses on collaboration strategies for special education professionals who work with other key stakeholders in supporting student success, including students with exceptionalities and their families, educators, leaders, service providers, and other professionals. A focus on educator collaborative skill sets, including communication, problem-solving, sharing ideas, planning, active listening, teamwork, and strategies for dealing effectively with conflict, provides support for academic and functional skills, as well as social emotional well-being across educational environments and instructional settings. <em>Prerequisite: ESE 601.</em></p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> <p>Prerequisite: ESE 601.</p> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 2321 at /node/2306 <span>ESE 610 Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities provides a comprehensive examination of the assessment and evaluation cycle employed within the special education process. During this course, learners will distinguish the special educator’s role within the multidisciplinary assessment process including how the evaluative data drives the planning and development of an individualized program. Additionally, the mandatory safeguards that assure ethical evaluation and assessment practices do not discriminate on the basis of human difference, identity, or social group difference (including but not limited to race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religion/spirituality, age, or (dis)ability).</p> </div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 2306 at /node/2291 <span>ESE 370 Learning and the Brain</span> <span><span lang about="/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>admin</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-09-08T11:03:54-07:00" title="Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 11:03">Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:03</time> </span> <div class="wizzywig"><p>This course explores the principles of the science of learning, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of how people learn based on current research in cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational psychology. Through the study of memory, motivation, emotion, and neurodiversity, students will learn how to design and implement evidence-based teaching strategies that enhance learning outcomes across diverse educational settings. Key topics include major learning theories, the role of memory in learning, the impact of motivation and emotion, the neuroscience of learning differences, and practical applications of learning science in instructional design. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with tools to create more effective, inclusive, and motivating learning environments that support all learners.</p></div> 3 <a href="/catalog/course-description/ese-education-special-ed" hreflang="en">ESE Education Special Ed</a> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:03:54 +0000 admin 2291 at