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Multilingual Learners w/Disab: Policy & Practice

Spring 2027 > Education > EDUC.6126 > 031

Course No: EDUC.6126-031; SIS Class Nbr: 10695; SIS Term: 3630
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course will focus on practices to support the teaching and learning of Multilingual Learners (MLs) with or at risk of learning disabilities and will be divided into two main parts: the first part will focus primarily on issues of assessment and identification of MLs with learning disabilities, while the second half will focus on legal implications and instructional practices for when dually classified students. This course emphasizes the importance of meaningful collaboration between Special Education and Multilingual Learner educators and delineates the key processes for establishing such partnerships.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Core Codes: SS
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Robai Werunga
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2027 Spring: Jan 19 to May 08 15-Week (Full-Term)
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1410 | Pay as little as $289/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Special Education

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