Learning Behavior Specialist I

Concentration Requirements

Required Courses - 15 SH

SPE 501	Educational and Diagnostic Assessment of Exceptional Children and Adolescents	3
SPE 506	Frameworks, Perspectives, and Collaboration in Special Education	3
SPE 527	Differentiated and Individualized Curriculum and Instruction	3
	and
SPE 509	Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners	3
	or
SPE 508	Literacy Across the Curriculum for Students with Disabilities	3
	and
SPE 507	Methods of Social/Emotional Support	3

Note: Requires completion of SPE 500 or its equivalent. SPE 500 may be waived by an Academic Advisor if the candidate holds an IL PEL and/or provide transcripted evidence of successful completion ("C" or better) of an equivalent course. SPE 509 is recommended for candidates with a Middle or High School PEL. SPE 508 is recommended for candidates with an Elementary or Early Childhood PEL. It is recommended that candidates complete the literacy course in the grade range not covered by the initial PEL. 

This coursework, along with the fulfillment of other requirements, can be applied to the State of Illinois endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1). Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for more details.