Introduction to the Exceptional Child
The Exceptional Child Course is a 50-hour, virtual, self-paced asynchronous course. The course is designed to facilitate the identification, curriculum modification, and instruction of exceptional children and includes the history, philosophy, and psychology of teaching disabled children as well as gifted children. It is a basic overview/survey of all areas and categories of special education and giftedness. It covers all aspects of the requirements of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and satisfies the state requirement for a course in the Identification and Education of Exceptional Children by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rule 505-2-.24, SPECIAL GEORGIA REQUIREMENTS.
The Exceptional Child course is required for issuance of a certificate in any of the following:
  1. Teaching fields;
  2. Leadership fields;
  3. Service fields of Media Specialist and School Counseling.
When: This class doesn't have a fixed schedule or a specific enrollment period.
Location: Canvas
Instructors: Dr. Debbie Alexander
Audience: (K - 12)  Others;  Educators in need of meeting the state certification requirement
Cost:CSRA RESA Regional Member Cost: $350.00
Non-Member Cost: $450.00
Registration:Complete Interest Form to pre-register.

Contact exceptional@csraresa.org for additional assistance.