With a focus on STEM education for students with special needs, this course is designed to begin developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for STEM teachers to understand and education students in inclusive classrooms. Emphasis will be on: (a) understanding the legal foundations for inclusive instruction, (b) recognizing students' diverse strengths and needs, (c) designing, implementing, and assessing effectively differentiated lessons that feature research-based strategies, and (d) organizing and managing a flexible, student-centered classroom.