This syllabus for High Tech High’s Introduction to Characteristics of Mild/Moderate Disabilities course includes objectives, readings, and session agendas for this two-session, 1-credit course. The first session of the course includes an overview of special education history, including legislation, standards, and the roles of parents, paraprofessionals, and special educators. The second session includes an introduction to typical development and an overview of major disability categories. Candidates are required to work in small groups to research a specific disability and present their findings to the class.