This course is based on the assumption that all students are capable of learning. The course seeks to familiarize teacher candidates with the broad range of exceptionalities found in elementary and secondary classrooms. Emphasis is placed on learning to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse students in inclusive classrooms. Students are also introduced to the Response to Intervention model, including universal screening instruments and the three tiers of instruction and assessment. This course will include a field experience case study that provides opportunity for application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. A lab is required concurrently to assist in field experience.