AASE: Early Childhood Special Education - EDC-X737R
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Course Description
Credit Validation for San Diego County Office of Education Added Authorization Candidates Only
All candidates must be enrolled first with SDCOE Added Authorizations Program prior to registering for credit validation with USD. Please visit the SDCOE AASE website for program enrollment information.This course focuses on a wide variety of topics and issues related to early childhood special education. Many different aspects of early childhood special education are examined from a variety of different vantage points and perspectives. Course content includes developing comprehension of typical and atypical development in children birth to pre-K, knowledge of assessment and evaluation requirements specified under IDEA part B and part C, tools to ensure that the intervention and/or instructional environments are appropriate to the individual child and family system in the context of cultural and linguistic diversity, developing skills for collaborating with and supporting families throughout the planning and implementation of the IFSP/IEP process, specialized health care, knowledge of and ability to use a variety of assessment techniques and administer selected norm-referenced instruments and protocols for young children that lead to determining eligibility as well as designing, implementing , and monitoring evidence based practices embedded in activities in all developmental domains for young children including English language learners in natural as well as the developmentally appropriate inclusive school environments, structure and organize the classroom environment including paraprofessionals to provide learning supports for students with autism and other disabilities. Each candidate will participate in reflective evaluation with a supervisor trained to guide the professional development of the early childhood special educator. Expected student outcome is demonstration of knowledge and awareness regarding major issues related to early childhood special education.
Learner Outcomes
- Articulate the characteristics of an effective early childhood special education program
- Discuss the process of referring and providing intervention for children with suspected delays
- Develop an understanding of the history of early childhood special education programs in the United States
- Understand how to develop tools, structure, and methodologies for an evidence-based & effective early childhood special education program
- Articulate the importance of and strategies for collaboration with families and caregivers
- Understand assessment tools and procedures to monitor student learning and develop a meaningful and legally-compliant IFSP/IEP
- Understand specialized health care and the state & community resources available to educators and families
Course Details
Number of Units: 9.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for SDCOE Participants
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
- Home Page: San Diego County Office of Education
2. Complete all course work with SDCOE.
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks
- For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.
Prerequisites
All participants must:
- Possession of a valid California preliminary, Level 1, Level 2, Clear Education Specialist Credential or Speech-Language Pathology or Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential with a Special Class Authorization. Education Specialist Internship Credential holders also qualify.
- At least one student with the specific disability (in the title of the authorization) on your caseload or access to this student for the duration of the program in order to complete several of the assignments. Please note: If the response is "no," you would not be able to enroll in this program.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More