ED X385.3 - Designing Instruction for Unique Learners
Course Description
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program Continuing Education Units
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This course is designed to provide the candidate with the tools to effectively manage the complexities of the Special Education on their campus as it applies to General Ed staff, Special Ed staff, Special Ed students and the families of students with special needs. There is an emphasis on legal mandates and best practices as it applies to Child Find, 504s and IEPs. Additionally, the course provides background information on IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act), revisions of IDEA, state special education laws and how these laws form the basis for effective leadership in guiding and educating staff and parents. Designed for candidates to attain the attitudes, knowledge, and skills congruent with the principal as an effective communicator. Topics include the role of site administrators and special education, the basics of special education, supporting general education and special education staff members, problem-solving in 504s and IEPs, handling difficult parents and evaluating special education staff members on your campus.
Course Outline
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Develop cultures of collaboration and networking opportunities for supporting student achievement
- Evaluate, analyze, and provide feedback on the effectiveness of instruction to promote learning and growth
- Identify and facilitate professional growth opportunities for faculty, staff, and community
- Align strategies and practices with adult learning theory
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Prerequisites
This course is part of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program for Las Virgenes Unified School District.