SPE509 Clinical Literacy

This course is designed to address the assessment and instruction of literacy skills for students with dis- abilities from a clinical perspective. It includes instruction in the use of both standardized and informal literacy assessment tools, analysis and interpretation of case materials, and methods and materials for the development of strategies to promote reading, spelling and written expression for students with disabilities in individual and small group settings. All students will be required to complete 15 hours of field work with this course. Prerequisites: SPE500, SPE506, SPE572, SPE502/526, SPE501 or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours