Level I - Early Childhood Exceptional Needs

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The Level I - Early Childhood Exceptional Needs Certificate of Proficiency is an introductory professional development certificate for students working with children with disabilities and exceptional needs in public (Title.5) and private(Title.22) early intervention, special education, and educational settings that serve children with typical and atypical development and their families. This certificate will focus on defining typical and atypical development, the historical and societal influences, regulations, and the identification and referral processes leading to appropriate intervention. Field trips may be required. All state-mandated vaccinations must be completed.

Program Courses & Requirements

Learning Outcomes

• Examine the field of special education, relevant philosophies, principles and theories, laws, and policies as they relate to educating learners with exceptional needs.
• Explore the exceptional learning conditions and their effects on an individual’s learning in school and life to establish the foundation for designing empathetic individualized and meaningful learning environments.