SED 582: Strategies for Literary Development: Students with Disabilities

The purpose of this course is to present a general framework in the theory and literacy practice which will provide a foundation for students with mild as well as significant disabilities. Accommodations and modifications of the general language arts program that support the inclusion of student with disabilities are examined and evaluated. The process of reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as specific considerations in teaching reading and writing to students with disabilities are explored. 25 hours of fieldwork are required.