| 1.0 | Beginning special education professionals understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities. |
Key Elements
| 1.1 | Beginning special education professionals understand how language, culture, and family background influence the learning of individuals with exceptionalities. |
| 1.2 | Beginning special education professionals use understanding of development and individual differences to respond to the needs of individuals with exceptionalities. |
