Orientation to the Exceptional Child (SPE 504)

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Program Title:	Orientation to the Exceptional Child (SPE 504)
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School:	University of Phoenix
Program Description:	This course provides an overview of the different categories of exceptionality. Students will be introduced to special education laws and their implications for delivery systems, transition plans, and identification and placement procedures. Topics and objectives include: Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Special Education, Cultural Perspectives on Special Education, Basic Terminology and Acronyms in Special Education, Legal Foundations of Special Education, Prereferral and Individualized Education Program (IEP) Procedures, Characteristics of Learners, Professional Collaborative Partnerships, and Family Collaborative Partnerships. University of Phoenix Online is a convenient and effective way to fulfill teacher certification renewal requirements, earn endorsements and qualify for important advancements and pay raises.