P-Teach: Understanding dis(Abilities)
Would you like to learn more about the world of Special Education and the strengths and needs of students with special needs?
This course is designed to provide a basic introduction to special education and the needs of students who have disabilities. It includes introductory material regarding legal and historical foundations of special education, human growth and development, the nature of disabilities, and an introduction to the basic human needs that must be addressed. For questions please email Melissa Dole.
This course is offered the spring semester of every year.
This course is concurrent enrollment with CU-Denver. Students earn 3 college credits upon successful completion of this course.
Course Information
- Course Subject
- Course Number
- PS3475
- Course Duration
- 1 Semester
- Course Credit
- 0.5 Practical Arts
- Prerequisite
- None
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A heartfelt thank you to our community
Dear St. Vrain Valley Community, Yesterday marked a historic moment for our schools and community as voters overwhelmingly approved Ballot Issue 5C, demonstrating once again the extraordinary commitment our community has to advancing public education and creating a stronger future for all students. This $739.8 million investment represents far more than building improvements and new […]
Empowering Future Cybersecurity Leaders: St. Vrain Students and Nationally Recognized Educator Represent District at White House Event
On October 10th, St. Vrain Valley Schools students and educators had the honor of participating in the Quad Partners Cyber Challenge at the White House. This international event, focused on K-12 cybersecurity education, brought together representatives from the United States, India, Japan, and Australia to advance awareness and engagement in cybersecurity among young students. Students […]
SVVSD hosts education leadership conference
St. Vrain Valley this week is sharing its innovation successes with other school districts from around the country. The three-day Leadership Institute for Transformative Education, hosted by St. Vrain Valley in partnership with the Colorado Education Initiative, wraps up Thursday. Held at the district’s Innovation Center in Longmont, the conference includes school visits, Innovation Center program tours, […]