Special Education Training
3 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
SPED 100 Special Education Regulations in the Workplace
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- SPED 101
This course prepares students to teach adults with disabilities who are participating in a day or vocational program that serves adults (18 years of age or older). Topics will include State Regulations such as Title 5, Title 17, person-centered planning, and Individual Service Plans.
SPED 101 Teaching Adults with Disabilities
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- SPED 100
This course provides an overview of challenges that may influence the learning process and provides instructional strategies for addressing environmental, medical, intellectual, and physical issues. The goal of this course is to increase the awareness of students who work with adults with developmental disabilities about probable barriers to learning and how the barriers can be lessened or resolved.
SPED 102 Teaching Adults with Disabilities Practicum
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 17 hours lecture, 102 hours lab
This course allows students to apply skills developed in SPED 100 and SPED 101. Students are required to work in a vocational or day program assisting adults with disabilities in completing agency contracts, learning essential life/work skills, and developing interpersonal skills.