This course provides an introduction to characteristics of exceptional children and an overview of theories, programs, curriculum and instructional strategies, and technological options for improving learning for students with disabilities in Montessori settings. The course will also cover legal issues pertinent to nondiscriminatory assessments, individualized educational plans, and parental involvement, and a 15-hour special education or inclusion field experience is required. Students will apply information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, and communication, as a guide to action.