Learning Behavior Specialist I

Concentration Requirements

• Requires 15SH for completion
• Credit for Prior Learning may be accepted for SPE 508 or SPE 509

Required Courses - 15 SH

SPE 501	Educational and Diagnostic Assessment in Special Education	3
SPE 506	Frameworks, Perspectives, and Collaboration in Special Education	3
SPE 527	Curriculum Adaptations in the Least Restrictive Environment	3
	and
SPE 509	Methods of Instruction in Foundational Literacy for Diverse Learners	3
	or
SPE 508	Methods of Instruction: Literacy Across the Curriculum for Special Education	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 with faculty approval if the candidate holds an IL PEL and provides 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.