This course will analyze various disabilities and determine how they impact student learning within the general curriculum. Students will examine strategies and techniques (including assistive technology) to assist the student in the general education classroom. Tiered support systems will be discussed as a general education instructional framework that can serve the needs of all students. The role of the family and school as partners will be developed as a critical technique to serve the needs of students with disabilities, as well as the importance of facilitating effective meetings and communication efforts that must be part of the role of the special educator.