Overview of the exceptional child in today's, educational setting. Provides a basic, understanding of special educational law and, public policy related to the birth-to-three early, intervention, preschool, K-12, and vocational, transitioning populations. Exceptionalities, studied include communication disorders, learning, disabilities, intellectual disabilities,, emotional disturbance, behavioral disorders,, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments,, traumatic brain injuries, hearing and vision, impairments, and giftedness. Students gain an, understanding of the criteria requirements for, each category as outlined under the Oregon, Administrative Rules and some of the unique, evaluation considerations for each.
- Teacher: Lori Prater