Focus is on curriculum and instruction planning and delivery that addresses the individual needs of students with mild to moderate exceptionality including those with autism spectrum disorders that meets age appropriate state mandated content area standards.  The course also focuses on the dual instructional planning and delivery needs for individuals who are concurrently in need of English Language Learning and Special Education supports.  Theory, practice and research are iintegrated into activities designed to provide education specialists with a multiplicity of strategies and techniques for working with students, paraeducators, general educators and ancillary professionals across the spectrum of inclusive education options.  THis course stresses the development and implementation of individual educational plans (IEPs) and individual transition plans (ITPs).  20-hour practicum.