Non-Credit Continuing Education

The purpose of this online course is to present evidence-based classroom strategies for modifying instruction and behavior management to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities. Readings, reflective discussions, module content, and online activities will describe specific teaching strategies to facilitate and support student progress. Utilizing a case study approach course participants will develop an Instructional Strategy Plan for at least one student with a mild or moderate disability. These action plans will spell out in detail specific instructional strategies matched to annual goals in a student's Individual Education Plan. The following teaching priorities will be addressed: student learning style, discipline, classroom routines, classroom organization, test taking procedures, and general/special education collaboration. The components of the Instructional Strategy Plan will include: description of student strength and weakness, instructional/behavioral interventions, classroom accommodations/modifications, data collection method, and evaluation timeline.