EDU 221 — Children With Exceptionalities
This course covers atypical patterns of child development inclusive/diverse settings evidenced-based educational/family plans differentiated instruction adaptive materials and assistive technology. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of exceptionalities and delays early intervention/special education transitions observation developmental screening formative assessment of children and collaborating with families and community partners. Upon completion students should be able to recognize diverse abilities describe the referral process identify community resources explain the importance of collaboration with families/professionals and develop appropriate strategies/adaptations to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
Part of
- Associate in Arts-A.A. [A10100]
- Associate in General Education-A.G.E. [A10300]
- Associate in Science-A.S. [A10400]
- Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Degrees [A55220C, A55220L, A55220NL]
- Early Childhood Education Diploma Program [D55220] - No Longer Accepting Applications Beginning Fall 2025
- General Occupational Technology A.A.S. Degree [A55280] and Diploma Program [D55280]