Provides preparation for accommodating children with special needs in EC-6 classroom settings. Focus on characteristics of children with special needs, program accommodations, legal issues, individual assessment and planning, family and agency involvement, and inclusion strategies. Course will examine a variety of diverse settings where children and families live and learn, including homeless shelters. Taken concurrently with BEEP 4384 and ECED 4311. Field experience required. Prerequisites: ECED 4305.