The course content is designed to provide a broad overview of the special needs of students with exceptionalities, including those with special gifts and talents and/or learning and behavioral problems. A variety of assessment strategies, including authentic assessment and curriculum based assessments, along with criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests are introduced in reference to standards in English/language arts, math/science/technology, and social studies. Course content also includes current issues regarding inclusion, educational reform and emerging directions in the field.