ESE 380: Introduction to Exceptional Children Fall 2009 Chris Lanterman

Who Am I (True or False)?? Two of the following statements are true, and one is false. Please work with a friend or colleague to make an educated guess. I was born in New Jersey, and lived there for 14 years. My favorite outdoor activity is spelunking. My undergraduate degree is in economics.

Textbook Exceptional Students: Preparing Teachers for the 21 st Century (2009)

Contact Information Office: 202M Chris do not use Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:45 and Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:00, or by appointment

General Course Policies No cells, no texting, no IPOD’s; Please push chairs in when leaving; Communicate, cooperate, collaborate;

Attendance Attendance and timely arrival to class are expected. Attendance will be taken daily. Absences in excess of 30 percent of class meetings is a loss of one letter grade Absences in excess of 40 percent of class meetings is a failing grade

H1N1 Advisory “While class attendance is required per the above stated policy, please be cautious about attending class if you are feeling ill. Please inform me by phone or if you are feeling unwell; if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you should not attend class; please take precautions not to infect others, and seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen”.

The Straw

Assignments Student Information Survey (20 points) Who’s Laughing, Now? (25 points) Current Events and Trends in Special Education (30 points) Assistive Technology lab and Quizzes (100 points) Exams(400 points) Review of Literature or Film (125 points) TOTAL = 700 points

Submit all print assignments in Rich Text Format or Word ; Submit all print assignments via attachment, unless otherwise noted; Late assignments reduced by 10 percent; All assignments must demonstrate appropriate use of person-first language; All assignments must receive a grade of at least 70 percent (not including exams) General Assignment Information

The Spirit of Special Education the gifts which derive from Justice are greater than those which spring from Charity. --Kahlil Gibran

What Is Special Education? Special education is a service, NOT a place.