School Readiness for Each and Every Child: More Than Academic Preparedness

A Special Education Workshop in Breckenridge, Colorado + Coursework Online

School readiness is more than just academic preparedness; it involves fostering social-emotional development, implementing positive behavioral supports, and ensuring schools are ready to meet the diverse needs of each and every child, including children with disabilities. This interactive workshop is designed for administrators, teachers, and early childhood staff who work with children ages birth to age five with disabilities. Participants will explore key topics including addressing challenging behaviors, creating "ready schools," providing social and academic supports, engaging parents, and reducing exclusionary practices like suspension and expulsion. The Summit will include discussions, hands-on activities, case studies, and collaborative planning to ensure that each and every child, including children with disabilities, has access to high-quality, inclusive early learning environments that set them up for long-term success. This Summit balances research-based content with interactive discussions and planning to help participants apply strategies in their own schools and classrooms.

Course is letter graded: View preview syllabus

  • Eligibility

    Graduate Students

    UNC Degree-Seeking Students

    Current UNC graduate students can register for this course.

    Non-Degree-Seeking Students

    Non-degree-seeking graduate status refers to a student who has earned at least a bachelor's degree and who either:

    • Has applied to UNC Graduate School and not yet been admitted or;
    • Wishes to take this graduate class but not pursue a degree.

    Please note, as a non-degree seeking student, you are not eligible for federal financial aid.

    Note: UNC student immunization policies will apply to your enrollment. See the current UNC vaccination policy and directions. If you enroll for a fully online course, please contact debra.miller@unco.edu after your enrollment to request that the immunization requirement be removed.

    Undergraduate Students

    Juniors and seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher are permitted to take 500-level courses.

    Eligibility by State

    At this time, the University of Northern Colorado can provide postsecondary distance education in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all major U.S. territories. We are continuing to monitor requirements in all U.S. jurisdictions and seek clarification from government agencies when needed. If you have questions about whether UNC can offer distance education where you are located, please contact us and we will gladly assist you.

    If this course involves any practica, internships, student teaching, healthcare clinicals or similar activities, please check the State Authorization (SARA) page for additional information on UNC’s ability to offer distance education tied to in-person activities completed across state lines.

  • Register

    CRN: 40749

    Follow the instructions in the PDF below to register.

    • You will use the CRN (Course Registration Number) listed above when you register in Ursa.
    • Step 1 of this process can take up to 1-3 days turnaround time, so we recommend you start the process in advance of the "add/register by" deadline posted on this page.

    Directions for course registration and activation

  • Contact Us

    Instructor
    Hasan Zaghlawan
    Hasan.Zaghlawan@unco.edu

    UNC Extended Campus
    extended.campus@unco.edu

  • Once You Register

    Dropping and Withdrawing

    If you wish to drop or withdraw from the course, you must do so on or before the deadline dates listed in the Course Basics box.

    • If you are registered for any other courses in the same academic term, you can drop or withdraw within your Ursa account.
    • If this is your only course this term, please contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@unco.edu or 970-351-4862.

    It is your responsibility to know the drop and withdrawal deadlines and procedures.

    Billing and Payment for Your Course

    Tuition for this course is listed in the Course Basics box on this page. Any course materials costs (textbooks, digital access, etc.) would be a separate or additional expense.

    Billing notification will be sent to your Bearmail (student email) account when your bill is ready. If you have not activated your Bearmail, directions are in the directions for course registration and activation.

    • Please pay your bill by the due date listed on your eBill to avoid service charges.
    • To view or pay your bill, log into Ursa and go to the Financial tab. You will not receive a bill in the mail; UNC has an eBill system.
    • Further instructions for finding and paying your bill are available on the UNC Bursar's website.

    View Preview Syllabus