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Description

Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms was written to help teachers understand concepts and terms related to educating students in inclusive classrooms. The course also helps teachers learn about the continuum of placements school systems can use in providing special education and related services to students with disabilities. Information discussed is also designed to help you understand the federal definition of students entitled to special education services, as well as procedures you can use in determining whether these students can be educated in the regular classroom. The course also identifies and describes the roles and responsibilities of special and general educators in providing special education services to students educated in inclusive classrooms and instructional and classroom management strategies teachers can use to work with these students in the least restrictive environment.

This computer-based instruction course is a self-supporting program that provides instruction, structured practice, and evaluation all on your home or school computer. Technical support information can be found in the Help section of your course.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

As a result of taking this course, participants will be able to demonstrate their ability to:

• Explain federal law and regulations and how these affect educators.
• Correctly use key terms when communicating with a special education team and guardians.
• Use Response to Intervention at an initial level.
• Identify characteristics of special needs students.
• Apply strategies for effective teaching, including classroom management.
• Choose appropriate instructional and assessment accommodations and modifications.

Course Materials (Online):

Title:  Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms, Dr. Karen Lea

Review Syllabus: Inclusion_Karen_Lea_VESi.pdf - COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 15th, 2025.

TESTIMONIALS:

"EVERYTHING WAS LAID OUT WELL AND CLEAR. I KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE CLASS."

"THE COURSE WAS CHALLENGING BUT VERY WORTHWHILE. I LEARNED A LOT FROM THE ASSIGNMENT, AND THE TESTS WERE CHALLENGING BUT MADE ME THINK AND TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT INCLUSION, WHICH IS WHY I TOOK THE COURSE."

"IT WAS VALUABLE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO IMPLEMENT INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS IN MY SCHOOL. I AM TEACHING ADAPTIVE PE FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, AND LEARNING ABOUT ALL THE LAWS AND HOW WE CAN USE INCLUSION WAS VERY VALUABLE."

"MANY GREAT RESOURCES WERE PROVIDED, BUT MORE WOULD ALWAYS BE BETTER. THE COURSE WAS VERY WORTHWHILE."

"WORTHWHILE INFORMATION FOR ANY EDUCATOR."

"THIS COURSE WAS GREAT TO GET PD CREDIT AND LEARN VALUABLE INFORMATION WHILE BEING ABLE TO WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE."