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specific problems . Activities will span the age range from early childhood to young adult . In addition the students will develop skills in adapting standard curricula and materials to meet individual needs . Ten hours of field experience in a k-12 setting is required . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program Course is offered : WI 2018
SED 341 PROCEDURES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 2 The purpose of this course is to present the underlying structure and procedures in special education . The procedures regulated by laws and standards are covered in detail . Students will rehearse leading and participating in program developing meetings ( IEP , 504 , IAT / SAT , transition ). The skills needed to be an effective team member and transmit information and manage data in a professional , ethical and efficient manner are focal points of this course . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program , SED 312 or EDU 312 Course is offered : WI Every Year
SED 342 PARENT-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP : SPECIAL EDUCATION 2 This course provides theories and strategies for effective parent and professional partnerships in the field of disabilities . The impact of a child on the family is a focus of this course . Interpersonal communication skills , legal issues , differences in cultures , values and family expectations will be discussed . Attention will be given to family systems , family functions , and family life cycles . Students develop skills managing both formal and informal meetings and conferences with parents of children with disabilities . Students will locate and assess the local services for parents of children with disabilities . Ten hours of field experience with parents or guardians of children with disabilities is required . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program , SED 312 or EDU 312 Course is offered : WI Every Year
SED 343 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the role assessment plays in the field of special education . The focus will be on selection , administration , and interpretation of instruments as they relate to program design and implementation . Included is a study of assessment instruments used by school psychologists and classroom teachers . The Michigan assessment programs are discussed and reviewed for the implications to special education . In addition , test construction and test adaptation for a diverse population are presented . Alternative assessments are discussed in detail . Ten hours of face-to-face administration of assessment instruments are required . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program , SED 312 or EDU 312 Course is offered : FA Every Year
SED 344 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SPECIAL EDUCATION 3 Typical and atypical development of young children ( ages 0-8 ) is examined . Family centered and developmentally appropriate early intervention strategies in home , school and specialized environments , as well as inclusion programs serving children with developmental delays and disabilities , will be addressed . Curriculum models which facilitate the cognitive / language , social , emotional , physical and self-help skills of children with disabilities in preschools and early elementary will be examined . Twenty hours of field experience in a special needs or inclusion program is required . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program , SED 312 or EDU 312 Course is offered : FA Every Year
SED 345 COLLABORATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 3 This course prepares the candidates with the skills of collaboration with professionals , parents , friends and students . A variety of models of collaborations will be examined for the usage and matching to the appropriate situation . Competencies in collaboration will be developed , implemented and evaluated . Taken concurrently with student teaching . Prerequisite : Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program , SED 312 or EDU 312 Corequisite : SED 480 , 495
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