EDCI 336Young Children: Insuring SuccessSyllabusFall, 2007Journal of Early Intervention Young Children DimensionsTeaching Exceptional Children Exceptional Parent Children Our Concern1. Discuss broad societal issues and concerns that impact the early care and education of children at risk for school failure in contemporary U.S. societyBecoming a professional2. Demonstrate knowledge of ecological systems theory related to the collaboration of the fields of early childhood, early childhood special education, and compensatory education.RWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept I, The Learner; Themes: Human Development, FamiliesNAEYC Standard 23. Identify and describe characteristics of young children “at risk” including those with developmental “variations” (delays and early indicators of learning and attention disorders) and specific disabilities.Promoting child development and learning4. Identify and describe the IFSP and IEP procedures for assessing and providing appropriate services and programs for young children with specific disabilities and developmental delays.RWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept I, The Learner; Themes: Human Development, ExceptionalitiesNAEYC Standard 1Promoting child development and learning6. Identify and describe characteristics of young children “at risk” due to family factors which may include poverty, cultural/language diversity, absent parents and other stressors.RWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept I, The Learner; Themes: Human Similarities and Differences, FamiliesNAEYC Standard 1Promoting child development and learningNAEYC Standard 2RWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept I, The Learner; Themes: Human Similarities and Differences, FamiliesNAEYC Standard 1Promoting child development and learningNAEYC Standard 2RWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept I, The Learner, Themes: Human Development, Exceptionalities; Concept IV, The Teacher; Theme: Classroom ManagementNAEYC Standard 4Teaching and learningRWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept IV, The Teacher; Theme: TechnologyNAEYC Standard 4CLASS POLICIESAttendanceLate AssignmentsIn class behaviorSpecial NotesAcademic DishonestyASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIESCourse Requirements and GradingEDCI 336Young Children: Insuring SuccessSyllabusFall, 2007Susanne M. Okey, M.Ed. Office: Withers 141Office phone: 323-2505 Email: [email protected] phone: 327-0646Class meeting time: Tues.Thurs. 2:00-3:15 Class location: Withers 205Office hours: Tuesday 9:30-11:303:30-4:45Wednesday 9:00-11:002:00-3:30 Thursday 3:30-5:00 Appointments outside of these hours upon request. Course description: Study of the characteristics, needs, and appropriate service delivery systems, which create success for young children and their families. This course will prepare professionals to consider such factors in meeting the needs of young children.Prerequisite(s): EDUC 210 or PSYCH 306 Course Credit: 3 semester hours.Required Text: Davis, M.D., Kilgo, J.L., &Gamel-McCormick, M. (1998). Young children withspecial needs: a developmentally appropriate approach. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.Suggested Journals:Journal of Early Intervention Young Children DimensionsTeaching Exceptional Children Exceptional Parent Children Our ConcernYoung Exceptional Learner Exceptional Children Child WelfareInternet Websites:Children’s Defense Fund www.childrensdefense.orgDivision for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children www.dec-sped.orgFamilies USA www.familiesusa.orgKids Count www.aecf.org/aeckids.htmNational Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)www.naeyc.org/naey cNational Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education www.ncpie.orgNational Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care (links to state licensure regulations) www.nrc.uchsc.eduResources for Children, Youth and Family Professionals www.cyfernet.mes.umn.eduU.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.os.dhhs.govPurpose and Overview:The purpose of this course is to study the characteristics, needs and appropriate service delivery systems, which influence young children and their families. Included in the course will be information addressing recent research on the initial patterns of brain development, learning, and behavior that affect the nature of all subsequent development. This course will prepare early childhood and early intervention professionals to consider developmental and systems theory factors in order to promote success for all young children and their families. The course objectives articulate with the Richard W. Riley College of Education Conceptual Framework, the standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE: see http://ncate.org/2000/2000stds.pdf), the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC: see http://www.ccsso.org/intasc.html), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) see http://www.naeyc.org/naeyc.11. Discuss broad societal issues and concerns that impact the early care and education of children at risk for school failurein contemporary U.S. societyRWRCOE Exploratory Stage Organizing Concept II, The Society; Theme: EthicsNAEYC Standard 5Becoming a professional2. Demonstrate knowledge of ecological systems theory related to the collaboration of the fields of early childhood, early childhood special education, and compensatory education. RWRCOE Exploratory Stage OrganizingConcept I, The Learner; Themes: HumanDevelopment, FamiliesNAEYC Standard 2Building family and community relationships3. Identify and describe characteristics of young children “at risk” including those with developmental “variations” (delays and earlyindicators of learning and attention disorders) and specific disabilities. RWRCOE Exploratory Stage OrganizingConcept I, The Learner; Themes: HumanDevelopment, Learning, Human Similarities andDifferences, ExceptionalitiesNAEYC Standard 1Promoting child development and learning4. Identify and describe the IFSP and IEP procedures for assessing and providing appropriate services and programs for youngchildren with specific disabilities and developmental delays. RWRCOE Exploratory Stage OrganizingConcept I, The Learner; Themes: HumanDevelopment, Learning, Exceptionalities, FamiliesConcept II, The Teacher; Theme: Instructional Practices, AssessmentNAEYC