SPED 6635 Curriculum and Assessment for Individuals with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
IDEA requires that all children, including those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, have access to general education curriculum and functional curriculum. For the purposes of this course, children with significant cognitive disabilities includes those who require "intensive individualized instruction in order to acquire and generalize knowledge" and "requires substantial modifications, adaptations, or supports to meaningfully access the grade-level content" (Browder & Spooner, 2006, p. xviii). This course will provide candidates with the information and skills necessary to promote progress of students with significant cognitive disabilities in core curriculum and other critical skills such as adaptive skills and self-determination necessary to participate in the community. Assessment is integral to educational decision-making process of choosing the curriculum appropriate for individuals with exceptionalities. Through assessment and understanding of the curriculum,candidates will discover ways for individuals with significant cognitive disabilities to meet expectations.