INED 6400: Effectively Supporting Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Candidates must be admitted to the MAT.
Courses that may be taken concurrently:
ENED 6650 or MAED 6650 or SCED 6650
This course prepares candidates to work collaboratively with families and school personnel to have a positive impact on the educational, social and behavioral development of all students, including those with a full range of disabilities, in society. It focuses on knowledge of legislative mandates for serving exceptional students, characteristics of exceptionality, best practices in facilitating teaching and learning, and accountability through assessment of outcomes. This course requires a ten-hour observational and instructional experience (i.e., teaching a lesson plan) in assigned school placement(s). This course requires an observational experience and an instructional experience in an assigned school placement. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. This course fulfills Georgia HB 671 requirement. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a MAT program. Verification of professional liability insurance is required prior to placement in the field experience. Candidates must have an issued preservice certificate for this course. Candidates must also be enrolled in the Yearlong Clinical I while taking this course. Failure to meet both criteria will result in removal from the course. If a change occurs in the YCE I placement while enrolled in this course, notify your instructor immediately. If you are removed from your field placement you will receive an F in this course. Beginning July 1, 2019, all candidates must earn a “B” or higher in this course for certification as stated in the Georgia PSC 505-2-.24 Special Georgia Requirements.

Note: This course may be cross-leveled with INED 3300