NEW SELF-PACED COURSE!
Register now for professional development hours! Registration for graduate-level credit opens June 1st, 2026.
Course Description
This one unit, 15-hour online course provides educators with a broad introduction to special education, exceptional learners, and effective instructional practices for students with disabilities and diverse learning styles. The course is designed for teachers across all content areas and grade levels who want to strengthen their understanding of learner variability, disability categories, inclusive classroom practices, accommodations, modifications, and instructional supports.
The course is divided into three subtopics: Foundations of Special Education, Understanding Learner Variability and Disability Categories, and Inclusive Instructional Practices. In Foundations of Special Education, participants will explore key terminology, the special education process, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the roles of schools, teachers, families, and communities in supporting students with disabilities. In Understanding Learner Variability and Disability Categories, participants will examine high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, sensory disabilities, physical/health impairments, and giftedness. In Inclusive Instructional Practices, participants will apply course concepts to classroom planning by exploring accommodations, modifications, Universal Design for Learning, assistive technology, differentiation, and strategies that support access, engagement, and success for diverse learners.
The course features readings, videos, case-based reflection, discussion board activities, and a final application project in which participants redesign or develop a lesson to better support students with disabilities and diverse learning styles. Conducted in English.
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Course Delivery
Self-Paced
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Thematic learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
This course is self-paced with open enrollment, meaning students may register and start at any time and have up to 1 month to complete the coursework.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed within one business day for all self-paced courses. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown on www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Kevin Pollicino, Instructor. Read more about Kevin here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
NEW SELF-PACED COURSE!
Register now for professional development hours! Registration for graduate-level credit opens June 1st, 2026.
Course Description
This one unit, 15-hour online course provides educators with a broad introduction to special education, exceptional learners, and effective instructional practices for students with disabilities and diverse learning styles. The course is designed for teachers across all content areas and grade levels who want to strengthen their understanding of learner variability, disability categories, inclusive classroom practices, accommodations, modifications, and instructional supports.
The course is divided into three subtopics: Foundations of Special Education, Understanding Learner Variability and Disability Categories, and Inclusive Instructional Practices. In Foundations of Special Education, participants will explore key terminology, the special education process, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the roles of schools, teachers, families, and communities in supporting students with disabilities. In Understanding Learner Variability and Disability Categories, participants will examine high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, emotional and behavioral disorders, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, sensory disabilities, physical/health impairments, and giftedness. In Inclusive Instructional Practices, participants will apply course concepts to classroom planning by exploring accommodations, modifications, Universal Design for Learning, assistive technology, differentiation, and strategies that support access, engagement, and success for diverse learners.
The course features readings, videos, case-based reflection, discussion board activities, and a final application project in which participants redesign or develop a lesson to better support students with disabilities and diverse learning styles. Conducted in English.
What Participants Are Saying About This Course
Be the first to share your thoughts!
Course Delivery
Self-Paced
Online asynchronous (no live sessions) coursework
Thematic learning modules to complete at your own pace
Collaborative discussion boards
This course is self-paced with open enrollment, meaning students may register and start at any time and have up to 1 month to complete the coursework.
Course Access Information
Your Idioma Schoology course invitation will be emailed within one business day for all self-paced courses. You may access the Idioma Schoology login from the Login > Idioma Schoology Login dropdown on www.idiomaconsulting.com.
Required Text
There is no required textbook for this course. All materials are digital and will be provided in the online course.
About the Instructor
Kevin Pollicino, Instructor. Read more about Kevin here.
Click here to request a syllabus.
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