Development of CUNY ECSE Associate Degree Programs & Career Development Pipelines for NYC Educators

Year 1 Session #3 2/13/2024

Introduction to Special Education

In this module you will:

  • Explore the history of special education
  • Examine methodologies to support diverse learners
  • Review the similarities and differences between Early Intervention (EI) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)

Materials to review

  • History of Special Education
  • Brillante (2016)
  • Comparison of Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education
  • What is the “Least Restrictive Environment” and Why Do We Keep Talking About It?
  • What is UDL?
  • Dinnebeil, Boat & Bae (2016)

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History of Special Education

Brillante (2016)

Brillante-2016-chap-2

Comparison of Early Intervention and Preschool Special Education

https://www.health.ny.gov/community/infants_children/early_intervention/transition/appendix_a.htm

What is the “Least Restrictive Environment” and Why Do We Keep Talking About It?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-special-education-teacher-administrator-and/id1557111205?i=1000514570471

What is UDL?

Dinnebeil, Boat & Bae (2013)

Dinnebeil-Boat-Bae-2013

Note Taking Form

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