Culturally Responsive Early Intervention (Birth-Age 3)

This course introduces candidates in the early childhood special and bilingual education integrated MSED program to federal and state policies and regulations for Early Intervention (EI) services. Candidates will become familiarized with the developmental needs of children from birth to age 3 and the important roles that families play in their children’s development. Special emphasis will be placed on working with families, infants, and toddlers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) backgrounds. Candidates will be exposed to evidence-based and culturally responsive early intervention strategies for developing and implementing Individualized Family Support Plans. Twenty hours of field experience are required to observe and interact with a CLD family and their young child with special needs.

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