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This website provides information on the online course, Issues and Practices in Early Childhood Special Education, offered by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in spring semester 2002. This online course is a collaborative effort involving faculty members from five participating campuses. Course participants will receive the expertise of faculty member, as well as guest contributors from other universities across the nation, family members, and state agency representatives. This course is open to university students and practicing professionals in early intervention, early childhood education, and other disciplines. It will offer a unique opportunity to earn credits, update your knowledge, and network with other students and faculty. 

A limited number of scholarships are available to students interested in this online course. Find more information on the Waisman Center Interdisciplinary Training Program in Early Childhood (IDTrain) website: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/earlyint/idtrain/index.htmlx.

Course Topics | Course Requirements | Technology Requirements | Participating Faculty | How to Register

Course Topics

Early Development

Social-Emotional Development

Eligibility, identification, and Assessment

Natural Environments and Inclusion

Policy and Advocacy

Resources for Early Childhood Intervention Programs

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Course Requirements

Participation in this course will include the use of e-mail and the Internet. You will need access to a computer through the college or university you are attending, any K-12 public school, or any public library. If you have an interest in online courses, but have never taken one, please complete the “Are Online Courses For Me” survey.

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Technology Requirements 

Active e-mail account
Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Access to a computer with at least:
Windows 95/98/NT with Pentium 75
16 MB of RAM
28.8k bps modem
Internet Browser Software (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, or Netscape Navigator 4.0)
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Participating Faculty
EDGEWOOD COLLEGE
School of Education
Ellen Browning, Ph.D.
(608) 663-2204
ebrowning@edgewood.edu 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Waisman Center
Linda Tuchman, Ph.D.
(608) 263-6467
tuchman@waisman.wisc.edu  
Amy Fruchtman, M.S.,CCC-SLP
(608) 263-4186
 fruchtman@waisman.wisc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH
Department of Special Education
Mary Ann Marchel, Ph.D.
(920) 424-2389
marchel@uwosh.edu 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE
Department of Exceptional Education
Ann Hains, Ph.D.
(414) 229-5255
annhains@uwm.edu
Mary McLean, Ph.D.
(414) 229-2213
mmclean@uwm.edu 

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
School of Education
Patricia Caro, Ph.D.
(715) 346-3248
pcaro@uwsp.edu

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How to Register

Please send inquiries regarding this course to:

EDUCATION OUTREACH & TECHNOLOGY
UW-MILWAUKEE
PO BOX 413
MILWAUKEE, WI 53201-0413
OR TELEPHONE: (414) 229-5255
OR FAX: (414) 229-3633
OR E-MAIL: educout@soe.uwm.edu 

If you are interested in registering for this course, please send the following information with your request:

Course No. 360-589 Section No. _102__
Course Title: Current Topics in Exceptional Education: Issues and Practices in ECSE
No. of Credits: 3
Credit Level (check one):  Course No. 360-589 Section No. _102__
Course Title: Current Topics in Exceptional Education: Issues and Practices in ECSE
No. of Credits: 3
Credit Level (check one):  Course No. 360-589 Section No. _102__
Course Title: Current Topics in Exceptional Education: Issues and Practices in ECSE
No. of Credits: 3
Credit Level (check one):  Course No. 360-589 Section No. _102__
Course Title: Current Topics in Exceptional Education: Issues and Practices in ECSE
No. of Credits: 3
Credit Level (check one):  Course No. 360-589 Section No. _102__
Course Title: Current Topics in Exceptional Education: Issues and Practices in ECSE
No. of Credits: 3
Credit Level (check one):  Course No. 360-589 Section No. _102__
Course Title: Current Topics in Exceptional Education: Issues and Practices in ECSE
No. of Credits: 3
Credit Level (check one): 

______Undergraduate ($700)
______Graduate ($1300)

Name:__________________________________________
Street/PO Box:___________________________________
City:____________________________________________
State:_______________ Zip Code:__________________
Phone: (day) ( _______) ____________________, (eve) (_______) ____________________
Email Address: __________________________________
Enrollment is limited. If openings are available at the time your information is received by Education Outreach & Technology, a final registration form will be mailed to you. If the class is full, a letter to that effect will be mailed to you. The final registration form must be submitted and approved before confirmation is given. The deadline for registration is January 11, 2002.

Please advise us if you have a disability and desire special accommodations.

 

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Early Childhood Special Education Web Page. URL: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/early-childhood. Last update: 12/10/01. Copyright 2001, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. If you have problems with this page, please send e-mail to: early-childhood@uwm.edu.   University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. URL: http://www.uwm.edu