Strong in the Scriptures

MED 420 - Exceptional Children

Taught by Mrs. Sylvia Bright
You are responsible for having completed all reading assignments before the class they are listed under.

Please note:Some reading assignments are available only in the library; as many as possible are available here also.

Class Session #1

Public Law 94-142 (S. 6); Nov. 29, 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

An overview of the 1997 bill to provide a broad understanding of some of the changes in IDEA'97.

Class Session #2

Public Law 101-336. Text: Americans with Disabilities Act, Public Law 336 of the 101st Congress, enacted July 26, 1990.

Class Session #3

Disability Resources on the Internet and "Gifted" : Chapter 3 in Kirk Text 6th ed.

Class Session #4

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder National Institute of Mental Health publication.

National Institute of Mental Health -- Autism ; another copy here

Additional information: An interview with Temple Grandin on the Jane Pauley show.
Autism caregiver information.

Class Session #5

Teaching Writing Skills to Students with Disabilities ERIC document.

Copis also available at the circulation desk.

"Language Disorders"
pages 307-312 Kirk Text 9th ed

Class Session #6

Disability Resources on the Internet

Additional resources from ERIC Council for Exceptional Children Information Center on Disabilities and Gifted Education.

Class Session #7

Resources for Varying Exceptionalities Teachers

Master of Education in Varying Exceptionalities program requirements at UCF

Class Session #8

Health and disability related terms original site not available;

Special School District Key Special Education and Disability-Related Terms

Search the Disabilities Dictionary

Glossary of Disability-Related Terms

Class Session #9

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System

Class Session #10

Family Violence and People with a Mental Handicap

Class Session #11

Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Dictionary of Special Education Terms and Acronyms
ParentPals.com Special Education Dictionary

Dictionary of Terms Used in Special Education

Class Session #12

Disabilities Materials

Class Session #13

Special Child An online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs