STIP 600 Special Topics in Inclusionary Practice

3 credits 42.0 hours
600 level graduate course

This course is designed to address the diversity of learning needs in today’s classrooms.
Educators will learn how to assess and differentiate by ability and interest; style and
readiness level; and will be able to embed formative assessments and research-based
instructional practices in order to support student needs. A three-tiered model of
instruction and intervention (RTI, or MTSS) will be used to frame and inform the discussion of
instructional needs and supports for general education, special education, or both. The
principles of Understanding by Design (UbD) will be utilized to guide instruction and intervention
resources.

Open to graduate students from the Division of Continuing Studies.
This course may be repeated for credit.