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If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
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
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
CDEC-1359-001 Children With Special Needs
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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End-of-Course Outcomes: Summarize causes, incidences and characteristics of exceptionalities related to the domains of development; discuss current terminology and practices for intervention strategies; identify appropriate community resources and referrals for individual children and families; identify legislation and legal mandates and their impact on practices and environments; explain the role of advocacy for children with special needs and their families; and identify materials and resources, including current technology, to support learning in all domains for each and every child.
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Hybrid
OPTIONAL NOT Required The Exceptional Child: Inclusion in Early Childhood Education, 8th edition,
Allen, Eileen K., and Cowdery, Glynnis E., Thomson Delmar Learning, 2012 with Blackboard Mindlinks access code.
Instructor will have other options for text material in class.
Students will need access to a computer with broad band internet service, computer printer and paper.
1. Summarize causes, incidences and characteristics of exceptionalities related to the domains of development.
2. Discuss current terminology and practices for intervention strategies.
3. Identify appropriate community resources and referrals for individual children and families.
4. Review legislation and legal mandates and their impact on practices and environments.
5. Explain the role of advocacy for children with special needs and their families.
6. Use various types of materials and resources, including current technology to support learning in all domains for all children.
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".
Students are expected to follow all Amarillo College policies and procedures.
Students will receive points for the following components:
1 article on play and children with special needs 100 points
On-line discussion assignments 200 points
Special Needs Presentation 100 points
1 article on developmental disabilities @ 100 points
Case Study @ 300 points
Total 800 points
Conversion Chart:
90 – 100 = A 720 - 800 = A
80 – 89 = B 640-719= B
70 - 79 = C 560-639 = C
60 - 69 = D 480-559 = D
Below 60= F Below 480 = F
Students are expected to log onto the class site and complete all work according to the directions there.
CALENDAR
*If the instructor deems it necessary, changes may be made to the calendar/syllabus.
Week 1 March 20 “An Inclusive Approach to Early Education”
Week 2 “Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Prevention’ Online
Week 3 “Inclusive Programs for Young Children”
Article and Presentation Due April 3rd
Week 4 “Normal and Exceptional Development” and “Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classifications”
Week 5 “Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Vision” and Chapter 7 “Physical Disabilities and Health Problems”
Week 6 “Learning and Behavior Disorders”
Class Meets May 2nd
Week 7 “Partnership with Families”
ARTICLE DUE on developmental disabilities and CASE STUDY Due
Week 8 Final discussions online. Grades Due on Thursday to Registrar
To satisfactorily complete this course, the student will:
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Abuse/Neglect ADHD/ADD Cerebral Palsy Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Leukemia Nutritional Deficiencies Speech and Language Problems Visual Impairment |
Arthritis Autism (Pervasive Developmental Delays) Diabetes Hearing Impairment Mental Retardation Motor Problems (Gross and Fine) Down Syndrome Fragile X Syndrome |
Asthma Behavioral/Social/Emotional Problems Epilepsy Learning Disabilities |
There may be other disabilities that are of interest to you. You are not limited to the ones that I have listed, but you do need to let me approve your topic, so we do not have any duplicates.
Please include the following in your typed report:
· Definition of the disability
· Rate of occurrence and cause
· Behavioral characteristics
· Physical characteristics
· Educational needs
· Resources (Variety of books, articles, web sites, etc.) minimum of 4
· Organizations
· Parent Resources
· 3 or 4 strategies that will help a child in a classroom with this specific disability
CASE STUDY Choose a person who has been identified as a person with a learning or physical challenge. Gain permission to talk with the parent or the person about their process of receiving needed interventions. If possible see the student in person. Write a case study that includes a time line of progress the person who needed interventions followed. Early signs of intervention needed. Medical resources needed. Educational resources needed. Advocacy needed. Additional services offered to the family. Progress of the student in a setting for learning. Progress of the child in the home setting. Mile markers of Progress for the student and the family. Resolutions and long range supports for the student and the family. Conclusions. Due May 2nd.
Things to Remember:
• There is peer tutoring available to you at no cost. Let me know if you need assistance.
• If for some reason you are unable to complete the class, be sure to notify the instructor before April ___, 2018 which is the last day to drop a class.
• Any student, who because of a disabling condition may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should contact Accessibility services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.
• You need to schedule time during each week to complete your coursework just as if you were attending an in-person class. Doing this will help ensure your success.
• The course will run from Monday to Sunday which means a new assignment will open each week beginning on Monday at 6:00 am, and assignments will be due by the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.
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• Please make a strong effort to complete all assignments by the deadline date and time. Make ups are up to the instructor’s discretion.
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