EDU 265 — Strategies for Adaptive Literacy Instruction
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to evidence-based strategies, best practices, and instructional skills for teaching reading and writing in K-12 special education settings while aligning with NC DPI curriculum standards and the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards. Topics include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension; written expression; literacy assessment and progress monitoring; assistive and adaptive technologies; and differentiated instruction for diverse students across general and specialized settings. Upon completion, students should be able to design, implement, and evaluate individualized literacy instruction that fosters language development, reading proficiency, and equitable access to literacy for students with a wide range of learning needs and exceptionalities.