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Course Description

For early childhood professionals, this course is designed to assist teachers, caregivers and directors in better understanding and implementing procedures and policies for inclusion of young children with special needs into typical child care, preschool and kindergarten programs in compliance with Title III of the ADA and Sections B and H of the IDEA. Learn how to recognize when young children may have special needs that require professional help and what resources are available. Develop an increased understanding of children with special needs and their families and how to interact with them. Understand myths and fears surrounding children with special needs and how to facilitate healthy relationships between these children and their classmates. Applies toward Title 22 Regulations and Title 5 Child Development Permits; elective course for both the Early Childhood Lead Teacher Certificate and/or Early Childhood Administration Certificates. 

Course Outline

This online course is designed for early childhood professionals at all levels to create inclusive learning environments for young children with special needs and to comply with legislative requirements of ADA and IDEA.

Notes

Contact:
310-825-4191
eceonline@uclaextension.edu
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Section Title
Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Aug 04, 2024
Contact Hours
28.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (3 units) $396.00
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Jul 29, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Strategies for Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Settings by Ruth Cook, Ph.D., Anne Marie Richardson-Gibbs, M.A., Laurie Nielsen Dotson, M.A. Delmar-Thompson Learning 2 edition
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