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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents an introduction to assessment, particularly applicable to inclusive classroom settings. Application of individual and group techniques will be required. An introduction of various types of assessment used including the purpose of each assessment in a data based decision making process will be discussed. Primary emphasis will be placed on designing classroom measurement tools (formative and summative assessments), using progress monitoring and using curriculum based assessments to implement instructional practices for all students. How to use assessments to implement instructional and/or programmatic revisions will be explored. Assessment of learning styles of school-aged children with varying cognitive abilities, and developmental and learning disabilities will be discussed. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on current topical issues and trends related to students with special learning needs. Major components address placement, diversity, special education funding, parental involvement, least restrictive environment and usage of the Standards Aligned System. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course introduced general education teachers working with students in PreK to secondary classrooms to the needs of diverse learners. Strategies for the inclusion of children with disabilities and varying learning styles are addressed. Students study laws in relation to special education and learning to support families of diverse populations. Course topics include research-based curriculum and instructional strategies in the content areas, skills for accommodating and adapting instruction, and universal design and differentiation. The roles of assessment, progress monitoring and assistive and instructional technologies are also discussed. Offered fall and spring. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Programming needs of children with moderate to severe handicaps in relationship to physical, emotional or mental development are explored. Developmental problems and handicapping conditions related to motor and perceptual problems are addressed. Students are required to use multimedia technology in their presentations. Offered fall. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course focuses on the use of informal and formal assessment data for instructional and programming purposes. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the IEP process and be able to articulate the differences between achievement tests, aptitude tests and observational data used in all instructional decisions including special education placement decisions. Emphasis will be placed on administering and interpreting assessment and progress monitoring data (including authentic, screening, diagnostic, formative, benchmark and summative assessment) and providing for differentiated instruction. Ethical practices for assessment will also be explored. Prerequiste: SPE 302 Offered fall and spring. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Senior Educational Studies majors are offered the opportunity to complete an internship in cooperation with an accredited private school. This is a supervised senior ?eld experience. Each internship requires a placement of seven weeks, teaching under the supervision of a quali?ed cooperating teacher and College supervisor. Practicums continue throughout the semester with conferences, placement and certi?cation procedures. Prerequisite: limited to seniors. Students must meet the education department acceptance GPA and submit the applications for placements to the director of student teaching one year prior to the start of the internship semester. Grading procedures are published in the Internship Handbook. This course is graded only as pass/fail. Offered each fall and spring. 3 credits
  • 3.00 - 6.00 Credits

    Senior Educational Studies majors are offered the opportunity to complete an internship in cooperation with an accredited private school. This is a supervised senior ?eld experience. Each internship requires a placement of seven weeks, teaching under the supervision of a quali?ed cooperating teacher and College supervisor. Practicums continue throughout the semester with conferences, placement and certi?cation procedures. Prerequisite: limited to seniors. Students must meet the education department acceptance GPA and submit the applications for placements to the director of student teaching one year prior to the start of the internship semester. Grading procedures are published in the Internship Handbook. This course is graded only as pass/fail. Offered each fall and spring. 3 credits
  • 1.50 - 6.00 Credits

    Students spend one half of the semester in a class for mildly handicapped students under approved supervision of cooperating teacher and college supervisor. Pre-requisite: Approval of special education faculty, appropriate GPA, and submittal of application 6 months prior to experience. 6 credits.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Students spend half of the semester in a class for moderately, severely or profoundly handicapped students under approved supervision of cooperating teacher and College supervisor. Prerequisite: Approval of the special education faculty. Students must meet the education department acceptance GPA and submit the application for student teaching to the director of student teaching one year prior to the start of the student teaching semester. Grading standards are published in the Student Teaching Handbook. This course is graded only as pass/fail. Offered fall and spring. 6 credits
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