Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteC D D010G (or PSYC D010G) and C D D060. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course expands upon a student's ability to work effectively with all children in early childhood programs and, more specifically, with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with disabilities and other special needs in inclusive environments. The focus will include theories, research, and practical applications of best practices from both the fields of Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education. Students will learn to design practical and effective intervention strategies for individual children with special needs within the context of natural environments and will learn to work in collaboration with IFSP/IEP teams. (This course meets NAEYC Standards 1a, 1c, 2b, 3a, 3b, 3d, 4b; CEC/DEC Standards CC3-K4, CCK-5, CC4-S1-6, EC4-S1-3, CC5-K3, CC5-S1-5; and NBPTS Standards 2 and 4; California Early Childhood Educator Competencies: Competency Area 7: Performance Areas: 1-4; California Interagency Coordination Council in Early Intervention, Early Intervention Assistant level competencies.) 