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SPED110 Introduction to Exceptional Children
Tanya Tanya R. Mooney,
M.Ed.
2013 Spring 2017
Dakota College at Bottineau
Confidentiality
The experiences or problems shared by classmates during meeting time are not to be discussed outside of class. This is
preparation for those going into a helping field where confidentiality is stressed in the CEC Standards for Professional
Practice.
Disabilities and Special Needs
Please inform the instructor within the first week of classes if any assistance is required due to disabilities or special
needs. If you have a disability for which you need an accommodation, contact the Learning Center to request disability
support services. Phone: (701)228-5477; Toll-free: 1(888)918-5623
Quality of Work
At the college level of learning, it is expected that all work submitted is free of spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.
Participation in the course is expected and taken into account when determining course grades. Discussion and
information must be thought-out, in-depth and incorporate new vocabulary and concepts learned during the course.
Tentative Course Outline (Subject to Change)
Week Discussion Topic
Dates (2017)
1
Introduction to Special Education
January 9-14
2
Working with Families
January 15-21
3
IDEA, ADA & Referral Process
January 22-28
4
IEPs
January 29-February 4
5
Case Law
February 5-11
6
Ted Talks
February 12-18
7
Assessment #1
February 19-25
8
Intellectual Disabilities
February 26-March 4
9
Communication Disorders
March 5-11
**Spring Break**
March 12-18
10
Learning Disabilities
March 19-25
11
ADHD
March 26-April 1
12
Visual Impairment
April 2-8
13
Hearing Impairment
April 9-15
14
Physical and Other Health Impairments
April 16-22
15
Traumatic Brain Injury
April 23-29
16
Assessment #2
April 30-May 5
Due Dates
: Each week contains a list of readings and work to complete. All reading and assignments must be completed
and submitted by noon of the Monday following the week.
The only exception is the last week of class in which all course
work is due by noon on Friday.
Late work is accepted for half credit, a few late grades can drop the course grade
drastically so please submit work on time. Late work will NOT be accepted after the last Friday of class.