Graduate Course: EDU 526 - Least Restrictive Environment- Finding the Balance

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  • Price: $800.00
  • Dates: June 26 - 29, 2017 class meetings. Course end date July 14, 2017.
  • Professors: Adria Creswell and Jean McMenamin
  • Location: Staybridge Suites, Glen Mills, PA

This course explores accommodations and modifications for special learners within the Least Restrictive Environment and enhances educators’ understanding of how best to address the individual needs of special learners. This course also looks at the importance of educators finding a balance and team approach for all students and adults involved.  There will be a strong focus on creating appropriate accommodations,integrating accommodations into a general education classroom, and understanding the legal requirement for accommodations. The roles of the general and special education teachers within the Least Restrictive Environment will be explored. Course participants will contribute to discussions regarding beliefs, best practices, challenges, current research, and ways these affect their own teaching practice.  Participants will leave this class with a balanced approach to the Least Restrictive Environment.