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The Department of Special Education and the Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI) prioritize innovative, evidence-based approaches to teaching that emphasize inclusivity, collaboration, and individualized support to prepare diverse learners for academic, personal, and professional success. Across courses, Dr. Miller implements strategies grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), explicit instruction, and culturally responsive practices to foster critical thinking, self-advocacy, and practical skills.

In special education courses, Dr. Miller focuses on equipping educators with the knowledge and tools to build effective partnerships with families, schools, and communities, manage inclusive classrooms, and design targeted interventions to support students with diverse needs, including those with moderate to severe disabilities. She emphasizes cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies, behavior change techniques, and the development of individualized education plans to ensure student growth and success.

ACI courses are designed to provide students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with meaningful, accessible learning experiences that promote independence, self-determination, and life readiness. Dr. Miller focuses on teaching essential life skills, career exploration, personal safety, health and fitness, financial literacy, and technology integration. Through a collaborative and supportive learning environment, these courses empower students to achieve their personal and professional goals while fostering an inclusive postsecondary experience.

Name/code for each course

Department of Special Education courses:

• EEX 3754 Building Family, Community, and School Partnerships
• EEX 4070 Inclusive Education for General Educators
• EEX 4472 Instructional Practices for Students with Moderate / Severe Disabilities
• EEX 4601 Behavior Change Strategies
• EEX 4751 Collaboration and Partnerships
• EEX 4932 Developing Individualized Education Plan
• EEX 6259 Cognitive and Meta-Cognitive Learning Strategies
• EDG 4419 Classroom Management
• EDG 6408 Managing Inclusive Classroom: Effective Discipline

Academy for Community Inclusion courses:

• EEX 4937 Real-World Financial Literacy
• HSC 2100 Health and Fitness for Life
• RED 1105 Reading for Life
• SLS 1102 College Experience
• SLS 1304 Career Exploration
• SLS 1354 Workplace Relationships
• SLS 1505 Critical Thinking
• SLS 1571 Learning with Technology 2
• SLS 1601 Be Safe, Stay Safe
• SLS 1602 Living with Roommates
• SLS 1605 Personal Finances
• SLS 2604 Effective Living