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.

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.

This 2nd edition self-paced online course is created for those individuals who successfully completed the original ‘Instructional Strategies for the Exceptional Learner’ self-paced online course. The purpose of this 2nd edition course is to extend the knowledge, skills, and strategies of this original course by continuing to present evidence-based classroom strategies for modifying instruction and behavior management to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities.

Readings, module content, and online activities will describe specific teaching strategies to facilitate and support student progress. The first module consists of the History of Disability and the Law, aiming to give individuals the knowledge base to answer some of the why's of special education. The second module is based on broadening the individuals scope of understanding of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning along with accommodations and modifications. Modules 3 and 4 contain at least one material related to one of the 13 disabilities identified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These materials were selected for specific reasons - knowledge, perspective sharing, and information about supports and strategies to increase the success of your students.

Specific instructional strategies matched to annual goals in a student's Individual Education Plan will be addressed: including modifications to classroom routines and organization, accommodations, general/special education collaboration, and behavior interventions.

Objectives:

From Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Guidelines for Professional Standards for Teachers: Uses instructional practices that reflect high expectations regarding content and quality of effort and work, engage all students, and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify state and federal regulations for educating students with exceptional learning needs in the least restrictive environment.

Describe research based instructional strategies for improving the academic performance of students with exceptional learning needs;

Identify teaching strategies that engage students with exceptional learning needs that exhibit behavior difficulties

This 2nd edition self-paced online course is created for those individuals who successfully completed the original ‘Instructional Strategies for the Exceptional Learner’ self-paced online course. The purpose of this 2nd edition course is to extend the knowledge, skills, and strategies of this original course by continuing to present evidence-based classroom strategies for modifying instruction and behavior management to meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities.

Readings, module content, and online activities will describe specific teaching strategies to facilitate and support student progress. The first module consists of the History of Disability and the Law, aiming to give individuals the knowledge base to answer some of the why's of special education. The second module is based on broadening the individuals scope of understanding of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning along with accommodations and modifications. Modules 3 and 4 contain at least one material related to one of the 13 disabilities identified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. These materials were selected for specific reasons - knowledge, perspective sharing, and information about supports and strategies to increase the success of your students.

Specific instructional strategies matched to annual goals in a student's Individual Education Plan will be addressed: including modifications to classroom routines and organization, accommodations, general/special education collaboration, and behavior interventions.

Objectives:

From Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Guidelines for Professional Standards for Teachers: Uses instructional practices that reflect high expectations regarding content and quality of effort and work, engage all students, and are personalized to accommodate diverse learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify state and federal regulations for educating students with exceptional learning needs in the least restrictive environment.

Describe research based instructional strategies for improving the academic performance of students with exceptional learning needs;

Identify teaching strategies that engage students with exceptional learning needs that exhibit behavior difficulties