Marymount University

Graduate Catalog 2014-15

ED 508 Special Education and the Exceptional Learner

Designed for the K-12 non-special education teacher. The content surveys categories of special education (learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, autism, AD/HD, ADD, and others) and exceptionalities, including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and the gifted learner. The themes of the course include working effectively with families, adapting curriculum, assessing and monitoring student progress, and collaboration among special education teachers, ESOL teachers, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, and other school professionals. Field experience: 20 hours. (3)

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Graduate Catalog 2014-15

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Financial Information

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Academic Information and Policies

Academic Opportunities

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Course Descriptions

University Leadership

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Index