Teaching to Exceptional Children Using Evidence-Based Practices, Grades K-5 - No. 240

Teaching to exceptional children invokes careful planning, the use of data in the planning stages, and a teamed approach that involves parents and all educational stakeholders to work into a child’s success. Beginning with individualized student plans, participants will develop their ability to analyze and plan with data to differentiate for multiple learner types and instructional support.  Strategies for co-teaching using Common Core, traditional and 21^st century curriculum will result in a multiple-pronged approach to instructional success.

Course Objectives:

• Practice with and use data and resources for planning and implementation of a broad and scaffolded curriculum focused on the needs of exceptional learners.
• Leverage new information, tools and resources, student readiness and differentiated approaches to learning with evidence-based practices for a variety of learners, educational programs and classroom settings.