SPE 592C Practicum/Teaching Children and Adolescents with Special Needs

This course serves as the culminating experience in in the traditional special education graduate M.A.T. and M.Ed, programs. Candidates are given opportunities to integrate theory and practice, and to engage in best practices with children and adolescents with disabilities. Individualized Educational Plans (lEPs) for selected students are developed in collaboration with the cooperating teacher, and candidates design and implement related instruction. Candidates explore effective methods of collaboration between general and special education teachers and related service personnel and actively establish parental and community connections. The collaborative-consultation model is practiced through supervised experiences. Pre-requisite(s): Completion of all special education course work (listed below); Admitted to MAT, MED, or Alternative Certification programs in Special Education; Consent of the students' advisor and practicum coordinator. Application for practicum must be made in writing as determined by program guidelines and procedures. Tests # 155 AND # 163 (LBS I and Content Test) must be passed prior to placement. Student may not have any deficiencies in course work requirements. For all candidates, average grade of B or better in SPE 501, SPE 502 or SPE 526, SPE 506, SPE 507, SPE 508, SPE 509, SPE 523, SPE573, SPE 574. For MAT candidates completion of: SPE 500, ESP 511, FND 510; average grade of B or better in SPE 500, SPE 502 or SPE 526, SPE 506, SPE 507, SPE 572. For MED candidates, completion of: EPS 541, ESR 505, FND 511; average grade of B or better in: SPE 502 or

Credits

2 TO 6