2026-2027 General Catalog 
    
    Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 General Catalog
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EDU 221 - Children with Exceptionalities


Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
(College Transfer - Pre-Major/Elective)
Prerequisites: Take one set
Set 1: EDU 144  and EDU 145  
Set 2: PSY 244 and PSY 245
Corequisites: None
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/adaptation to support children in all environments with best practices as defined by laws, policies and the NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.



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