SPED 357: Transition to Adulthood-Mild to Moderate Block

Course Description

This course is designed to provide a rigorous overview of current best practice in assessment, curricular planning, and development for transition of students with mild to moderate disabilities in early adolescence through adulthood. Course content includes the following topic areas as they relate to early adolescence through adulthood: a) legal issues and legislation; b) social, emotional, and behavioral development; c) transition planning; d) academic interventions; e) curricular planning and development and f) outcomes (e.g., post-secondary, employment, supported employment, independent living). Prerequisites: SPEC ED 351, 314, and 430.