Inclusive Education
Definition and Rationale for Inclusive Education56Legal and Ethical Considerations52Collaboration and Partnerships59Universal Design for Learning (UDL)57Assessment and Accommodations55Differentiated Instruction51Assistive Technology48Social and Emotional Supports55Transition Planning51Visual Supports52Multisensory Learning51Positive Behavior Supports39Peer Support and Collaboration52Technology for Inclusion32Differentiated Instruction in Practice53Assessment and Evaluation51Collaboration with Parents and Families46Attitudinal Barriers56Resource Allocation54Teacher Training and Support53Student Self-Advocacy47Inclusive Education in Diverse Settings31Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education47Policy and Advocacy54
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Definition and Characteristics of ASD50Types and Severity of ASD54Causes and Risk Factors of ASD58Diagnostic Tools and Procedures54Differential Diagnosis55Importance of Early Diagnosis55Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)55Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)53Social Skills Training54Family-Centered Care58Community Resources and Services51Advocacy and Empowerment48
Learning Disabilities
Definition and Characteristics of Learning Disabilities54Assessment and Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities46Impact of Learning Disabilities on Individuals54Classroom Accommodations56Assistive Technology59Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)57Multisensory Instruction58Differentiated Instruction50Assistive Technology in Instruction58Collaboration with Parents and Families53Advocacy for Students with Learning Disabilities57Community Resources for Learning Disabilities58
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD)
Definition of EBD59Characteristics of EBD57Causes of EBD55Risk Factors for EBD53Assessment of EBD51Diagnosis of EBD55Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for EBD57Behavioral Interventions for EBD48Social Skills Training for EBD54Collaboration between School and Home56Community Resources for EBD54
Gifted and Talented Education
Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Students55Assessment Methods for Giftedness52Differentiated Learning for Gifted Students55Curriculum Modifications for Gifted Learners52Program Models for Gifted Education57Collaboration and Partnerships in Gifted Education57Social and Emotional Challenges of Giftedness53Strategies for Supporting Social and Emotional Development59Advocacy and Empowerment for Gifted Students50Emerging Research and Best Practices55Equity and Inclusion in Gifted Education53Future Directions in Gifted and Talented Education53
Assistive Technology
Definition and Purpose of Assistive Technology10Types of Assistive Technology30Benefits of Assistive Technology10Speech-Generating Devices0Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Systems49Communication Boards and Picture Exchange Systems10Wheelchairs and Scooters20Prosthetics and Orthotics0Environmental Modifications for Mobility30Visual Aids19Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants20Tactile Aids10Memory Aids40Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing19Assistive Technology for Math and Science29
Special Education Law and Policy
Charter of Rights and Freedoms42Education Act53Human Rights Codes54Assessment Process56Identification Criteria49Eligibility for Special Education Services50Purpose of IEPs56Development of IEPs52Implementation and Review of IEPs51Least Restrictive Environment50Types of Placement47Factors to Consider in Placement Decisions55Right to Education57Right to Participate52Right to Due Process53
Transition Planning
Definition and Purpose of Transition Planning50Key Components of Transition Planning19Roles and Responsibilities in Transition Planning57Assessing Student Needs and Strengths59Developing Individualized Transition Goals55Monitoring and Evaluating Progress33Secondary Education Options54Post-Secondary Education and Training50Supports and Accommodations in Education49Career Exploration and Planning55Job Training and Placement35Supported Employment50Daily Living Skills55Community Living Options59Supports for Independent Living52Social and Recreational Activities52Community Involvement and Advocacy54Transition to Adulthood55