Skip to Main Content

CBSE Dept | Brooklyn College Library

CBSE 7113T Curriculum Modifications for Young Children with Special Needs: Home

OER for Prof. Yoon-Joo Lee

Course Description

Syllabus Description: Special programs, modifications of curriculum in the content areas, teaching strategies and approaches designed to meet the individual and group needs of culturally and linguistically diverse young children with special needs including giftedness, across the developmental spectrum in early education settings.  Focus on family, community, and interagency partnerships; appropriate use of technology, including assistive technology, multiple assessment strategies.

Instructor

Professor: Yoon-Joo Lee
Email: YJLee@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Course Day: Tuesdays
Course Time: 6:05pm - 8:35pm
Location: Online / Distance Education

Important Dates

Day and Date Activity
Friday, January 29th Spring 2021 classes begin.
Thursday, February 4th Last day to add a class for the Spring 2021 semester.
Tuesday, February 9th Last day to submit a Pass/Fail application online for Spring 2021.
Friday, February 12th College Closed
Monday, February 15th College Closed
Wednesday, February 17th Last day to apply for Spring 2021 / June 1, 2021 Graduation.
Monday, March 15th Last day to apply for Summer 2021 / September 1, 2021 Graduation.
Saturday, March 27th Spring Recess Begins

 

Course Goals and Objectives

Course Objectives Aligned with CEC, NAEYC standards & SOE Conceptual Framework

As a result of taking this course, students will

  1. Understand the historical, philosophical, and legal basis of services for young children both with and without special needs and identify current trends and ethical and political issues in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education. (CEC EC K6.1~K6.2; SOE-Reflective practice)
  2. Understand infants and young children develop and learn at varying rates (CEC 1.2 [EC K1.7; S1.2])
  3. Become familiar with the national, state and local curricula standards and scope and sequence of general/special curricular. (CEC 3.3 [EC K3.1~K3.3; S3.2, 3.4])
  4. Develop, implement, and evaluate learning experiences and strategies that respect the diversity of infants and young children, and their families (CEC 1.1 [EC K1.3, S1.1]; NAEYC-S2;SOE-Diversity)
  5. Pan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate curricula, instruction, and adaptations based on knowledge of individual children, the family, and the community (CEC 3.2 [EC S3.2, S3.4];  NAEYC-S2)
  6. Facilitate child-initiated development and learning. (CEC EC K3.2; NAEYC-S4)
  7. Embed learning opportunities in everyday routines, relationships, activities, and places (CEC EC S2.3;   NAEYC-S4)
  8. Implement, monitor and evaluate Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP). (CEC EC S5.1-S5.13; NAEYC-S4)
  9. Assess progress in the five developmental domains, play, and temperament (CEC EC S4.3; NAEYC-S3)
  10. Conduct ongoing formative child, family, and setting assessments to monitor instructional effectiveness (CEC EC S4.3~4.11; NAEYC-S3)
  11. Apply evidence-based and recommended practices for infants and young children including those from diverse backgrounds (CEC EC S6.5; NAEYC-S5)
  12. Collaborate with caregivers, professionals, and agencies to support children’s development and learning (CEC S7.2; NAEYC-S5)
  13. Support families’ choices and priorities in the development of goals and intervention strategies  (CEC S7.3; NAEYC-S5)
  14. Implement family-oriented services based on the family’s identified resources, priorities, and concerns  (CEC S7.4; NAEYC-S5)

Helpful Information on Accessing Resources Remotely

To access some items you need to use your CUNYFirst login and others you will need to enter a password given to you by your professor.

The following icons will let you know what you will need to do to access the items. 

If an item has no icon, then you don't need to do anything to access it.

Off-campus access. You will be prompted to enter your Brooklyn College ID and login.Off-campus access. Use your CUNYfirst Username and Password to log in (same credentials for logging into Blackboard).

Password protected iconPassword protected item.  You will be prompted to enter the password given to you by your Professor.

open access item.Open Access item.  Free to use, no need to create an account to access.

internet archive resource.Internet Archive Item. Need to create a free Internet Archive account to access items fully.

NYTimes logo.Items located on the NYTimes site, access with free CUNY account.

Wall Street Journal logo (wsj initials).Items located on Wall Street Journal site, access with free CUNY account.


Need assistance with off-campus access? Go to the library's Library Remote Access page for assistance and instructions.

The Brooklyn College Library's electronic resources (e.g. journals, ebooks, databases, etc.) are available to registered students, faculty, and staff when off-campus, including while abroad.

IMPORTANT:

  • To authenticate for remote access to Library databases you will be prompted to use your CUNYfirst Username and Password to log in (same credentials for logging into Blackboard). You may see a redirection screen to the new login screen.
  • Using Firefox as your browser is recommended.
  • For further assistance go to the library's Ask a Librarian or read more on Library Remote Access.

image of page redirecting to login

 

All CUNY members have free access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Chronicle of Higher Education.

  • Use CUNY.edu email to sign up.
  • Faculty & staff renew every year.
  • Students have access until graduation.
    • renewal requires working CUNY.edu address.  

NY Times: Anyone who initiates an account will have an active subscription for one year from the date she/he creates the account. If you already have an annual subscription to the NYTimes, you can cancel it and will receive a refund. However, if you only have a monthly subscription, the New York Times will not issue a refund for that month.

Newspaper Icons

NYTimes logo.Items located on the NYTimes site, access with free CUNY account.

Wall Street Journal logo (wsj initials).Items located on Wall Street Journal site, access with free CUNY account.

CUNY Policies

The Center for Student Disability Services is working remotely at this time.  Please email them at testingcsds@brooklyn.cuny.edu for assistance.

Students should inform the professor if they have a disability or any other situation that may require Section 504/ADA accommodations.  The faculty and staff will attempt to work out whatever arrangements are necessary.

Please provide me with your course accommodation form and discuss your specific accommodation with me as soon as possible to ensure accommodations are met in a timely fashion.

In order to receive academic accommodations students must first be registered with the Center for Student Disability Services. Students who have a documented disability or who suspect that they might have a disability are invited to set up an appointment with the Director of the Center for Student Disability Services, Ms. Valerie Stewart-Lovell or the Assistant Director, Josephine Patterson or their general email testingcsds@brooklyn.cuny.edu

  • The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and plagiarism.
  • Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and for avoiding both.
  • View complete text of CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and Brooklyn College procedure for policy implementation.
  • If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic integrity and, upon investigation, confirms that violation, or if the student admits the violation, the faculty member must report the violation.
  • Please read the section entitled “Academic Regulations and Procedures” in the Brooklyn College Undergraduate Bulletin or Graduate Bulletin for a complete listing of academic regulations of the College.

Bereavement Policy:

  • Students who experience the death of a loved one must contact the Division of Student Affairs, 2113 Boylan Hall, if they wish to implement either the Standard Bereavement Procedure or the Leave of Absence Bereavement Procedure. The Division of Student Affairs has the right to request a document that verifies the death (e.g., a funeral program or death notice). Contact Email: studentaffairs@brooklyn.cuny.edu
  • Typically, this death involves that of a family member, in parallel to the bereavement policy for faculty and staff. However, it is up to the discretion of the Division of Student Affairs to determine if a death outside of the immediate family warrants implementation of the student bereavement policy.
  •  As an option, and in consultation with the Division of Student Affairs, students may take the Leave of Absence Bereavement after the Standard Bereavement.
  • Reference to the Student Bereavement Policies will be noted on course syllabi.
  • Students requesting a religious accommodation should contact the Division of Student Affairs as well. The chief student affairs officer, or a designee, and the student will engage in an interactive process with the goal of finding an acceptable accommodation.

Bereavement Procedure:

  • Upon approval from the Division of Student Affairs, the student is allowed one week, commencing from the day of notification to the Division of Student Affairs, of excused absence.
  • Should the student feel that he/she needs additional days, these should be discussed with individual course instructors and/or the Division of Student Affairs.
  • The Division of Student Affairs will contact the student’s faculty and academic staff of the student’s courses.
  • Faculty and academic staff will be advised that extensions must be granted to the student for the period of one week of excused absence.
  • Further extensions may be negotiated with the student when he or she returns to campus.
  • Students are encouraged to discuss options with their instructors.

Leave of Absence Bereavement Procedure:

  • Students may be allowed to withdraw from the semester in which the death occurs.
  • The Bereavement Leave of Absence is for one semester only.
  • Students who have opted to take the Bereavement Leave of Absence and have already attended classes for the semester of the leave will be allowed to re-enter the following semester without having to reapply to the college.
  • Students who wish to take the leave of absence prior to the beginning of the semester will be required to reapply for the following semester.
  • Students who are in good academic standing will be given the opportunity to successfully complete the credits for the semester in which they return.
  • Students will consult with the Division of Student Affairs, on a case-by-case basis, as to whether they should withdraw from their courses during this leave of absence or to request incompletes from the faculty member.
  •  Given that there may be a potential impact on financial aid, students who receive financial aid and who take the Bereavement Leave of Absence, upon arrangement with the Division of Student Affairs, will meet with a financial aid adviser prior to taking this option.
  • The New York State Education Law provides that no student shall be expelled or refused admission to an institution of higher education because he or she is unable to attend classes or participate in examinations or study or work requirements on any particular day or days because of religious beliefs.
  • Students who are unable to attend classes on a particular day or days because of religious beliefs will be excused from any examination or study or work requirements.
  • Faculty must make good-faith efforts to provide students absent from class because of religious beliefs equivalent opportunities to make up the work missed; no additional fees may be charged for this consideration.
  • If classes, examinations, or study or work requirements occur on Friday after 4 p.m. or on Saturday, similar or makeup classes, examinations, or study or work requirements will be made available on other days, where possible and practical.
  • The faculty and the administration will not allow any adverse or prejudicial effects to accrue to students availing themselves of this regulation.
  • If students have complaints about the application of this policy, they are entitled to bring action or a proceeding for enforcement of their rights in the Supreme Court of Kings County

Mental Health and Support Resources

Brooklyn College Personal Counseling Services

  • Phone: (718) 951-5363
  • Email: BCPersonalCounseling@gmail.com
  • Campus Location: 0203 James Hall

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)

  • TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
  • TWLOHA.com

Crisis Text Line

  • A free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis.
  • Text TWLOHA to 741-741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

  • 1-800-273-8255

National COVID-19 Student Support Guide

Description: This guide, organized by Edquity, aims to help students in crisis get assistance with food, housing, healthcare, mental health, and provide other resources that students can benefit from during the pandemic.
National COVID-19 Student Support Guide

Surviving COVID-19: A #RealCollege Guide for Students

About: Dear college students: We know this is a time of tremendous stress and uncertainty. Please know that you are not alone. Your needs are legitimate, and you deserve support. This guide addresses common needs and offers resources. We also urge you to seek support from your college or university. We want you to be healthy and continue your education. We believe in you. -- The Hope Center Team. Surviving COVID-19

Aunt Bertha

Description: Search for free or reduced cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
Aunt Bertha

Young Invincibles New York 2020 Resource Document

Description: The Resources for New York City’s Young Adults in this document were Compiled by Spring 2020 cohort of New York Young Advocates. These resources are being updated weekly. Young Invincibles New York 2020 Resource Document

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) COVID19 Resource and Information Guide

Description: NAMI educates and provides assistance for those who are dealing with mental illnesses and their families. The resource and information guide can help in dealing with overwhelming emotions that arise during the pandemic.
NAMI