ECHD 466: Early Intervention: Curriculum, Methods, & Services

The course covers curriculum and Intervention in Early childhood services including topics/discussions of 1) what is meant by curriculum framework for young children; 2) elements of a curriculum framework for early intervention; 3) overview and comparison of various early intervention curricular models and approaches; 4) current issues and trends related to early intervention curriculum; and 5) strategies for creating effective learning ecologies for diverse groups of young children with special needs. The course also prepares personnel with the skills necessary to be effective members of interdisciplinary teams that operate from a developmental framework and that incorporate a family-guided approach to early intervention service delivery. 15 hours of clinical experience.