SPE 115 - Special Educational Programs and Supported Living

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: Students will become familiar with considerations of placement and training of persons with cognitive impairments, emotional impairments, learning impairments and physical disabilities. Attention will be given to the theory and principles of inclusion and appropriate community support. The course will cover the operation and maintenance of supportive living environments. In addition, current laws and regulations regarding licensing, equipping and maintaining the physical plant, staffing, food services, health and social services, budgeting and program development will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: SPE 100 or EDUC 200 if not taken previously. ECE 110 or EDUC 110 if not taken previously.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall Only
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Course Competencies

Contrast the philosophies for providing independent and supervised living options for people with cognitive impairments.
Assess the funding issues involved with providing independent and supervised living options for people with cognitive impairments.
Explain the complex arrangements utilized by participants and providers of human services.
Examine the current laws and regulations regarding licensing a supportive living environment.
Construct a proposal for a supportive living environment for people with cognitive impairments.
Evaluate current wrap-around services available within the community for people with cognitive impairments.
Identify current theories of working with persons with cognitive impairments.
Interpret criteria for community placement options for persons with cognitive impairments.
Justify the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.