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Human Exceptionality is for teachers looking to expand their practical and theoretical knowledge of exceptional education, with a person-centered approach to the lives of people with exceptionalities in the twenty-first century.
180 Days
December 28, 2022
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Duration: Self-paced - to be completed within a 6-month time frame. Instructor support included.
Credits: Professional Development Education: | 4.5 CEUs, 45 PDUs | 45 CPE, | 3 Semester hours in Special Education.
Course Description:
Human Exceptionality is for teachers looking to expand their practical and theoretical knowledge of exceptional education, with a person-centered approach to the lives of people with exceptionalities in the twenty-first century. This course attempts to provide a foundation for understanding people with learning, behavior, sensory, and physical exceptionalities. There is an emphasis on examining the effects of culture and societal values on the inclusion of people with exceptionalities in home, school, and community settings.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to recognize exceptionalism in several forms including mental and physical, develop a positive mindset towards those with exceptionalities, and learn how cross-professional collaboration enhances the lives of exceptional individuals and their families.
Text:
Hardman, M. L., Drew, C. J., & Egan, M. W. (2010). Human exceptionally: school, community, and family (10th ed.) Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
ADRA offers online courses for teachers that are the ultimate in convenience. Whether for salary advancement or recertification, ADRA offers you the best in continuing education.
Courses taken solely for professional development (college credits not included) can be used to meet your recertification or professional development needs (be sure to check with your district/state to determine eligibility). Participants receive a Certificate of Completion listing the course title and number of professional development hours.
Courses taken for professional development college credit receive both a Certificate of Completion for your records and an Official Transcript.
Course Curriculum
Instructor:
Dr. Sara Hoefler currently engages in private practice for child and adolescent behavior, parent coaching, and life skills coaching. With 25 years of experience in the field, she is an expert in special education.
Her years as a principal of a K-12 school serving exclusively special needs students has given her expertise and insight into how to best work with parents to find the most appropriate options for their children socially, academically, and developmentally.
She holds current certifications in education (K-12) and brings hands-on experience. Dr. Hoefler also co-authored and organized training events in Special Education meditations for teachers, mediators, and lawyers through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Academy.
