Special Needs

Courses listed in the Child Development category provide students with a basis of knowledge regarding special needs.  These course satisfy Maryland core knowledge requirements by covering the following key topics:Theoretical and legal foundations for programsSupports including accommodations, adaptations, modifications, inclusionary practices, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)Developmentally appropriate practices for children/youth with social, emotional, cognitive (including language), and physical needsEffective engagement and collaborations with parents/guardians, families, professionals, agencies, and othersDesign of accessible classrooms/learning environmentsMedical considerations.