Children With Special Needs Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Course

CDEC-1359-001 Children With Special Needs

Prerequisites

Course Description

A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, educational intervention, available resources, referral processes and the advocacy role and legislative issues. TECA - Texas Early Childhood Articulation academic transfer course that will partially satisfy the first two-year requirements of a Child Development/Early Childhood baccalaureate degree at any Texas public university.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Education Exceptional Children, 13th Edition, Kirk, Gallagher, Coleman, Anastasiow

Supplies

The student will need access to computer, printer and the internet. Paper, pens and pencils to complete written assignments and hard copy.

Student Performance

A survey of information regarding children with special needs including possible causes and characteristics of exceptionalities, intervention strategies, available resources, referral processes, the advocacy role and legislative issues.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

The student will maintain the good manners and responsible behavior that reflects the position of respect a teacher will hold in the lives of young people.

1. Use excellent communication skills.

2. Use respectful language with instructor, youth and peers.

3. The use of phones, texting, emails and other communication tools will be agreed upon in class by instructor and students.

4. Food and drinks are allowed in the classroom.

5. Leave each classroom clean and neat.

Grading Criteria

Research Report on an area of Special Need    30%

Case Study of one child with a diagnosis          30%

Chapter Summary                                                30%

Article Summary                                                    5%

Final Essay                                                             5%

"The Role of the Teacher of Children with Special Needs"

Attendance

The student will attend all class appointments. The student will be responsible for emailing or phoning each week.

Calendar

Additional Information

Instructor and student will adjust for student focus and interest as determined by teaching certification area and level of experience.