ECE 260 - The Exceptional Child

3 Credits

Presents an overview of critical elements related to educating young children with disabilities or special needs in the early childhood setting. Topics include: typical and atypical development; legal requirements; research-based practices related to inclusion; teaming and collaboration; and accommodations and adaptations. This course examines how a disability or special need may impact a young child’s learning process. This course addresses children ages birth through 8 years.

Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 238 with a grade of “C” or better; CCR 092 (or higher) or equivalent.