Transfers ToCSUDescriptionCSU Overview of programs providing special education services for children with special needs focusing on preschool through school age. It will include a study of various early/care early intervention natural environments and educational settings, legislation, characteristics of various exceptionalities and educational implications. Observation in schools will be required. This course identifies the political and social implications that affect special education, and it identifies the different categories of disabilities. The Individual Education Plan is discussed and evaluated. Students are exposed to techniques for identifying and implementing goals and objectives for children with special needs. Teaching techniques and curriculum activities are discussed, designed and implemented in the class projects. The course focuses on children ages infancy through ages 8 to encompass school age children as well. 