Siena Heights University
with moderate and severe cognitive disabilities. These programs will include, but not be limited to, academic, daily
living skills, prevocational skills, and personal care skills. Assessments (norm-referenced, criterion-referenced,
and curriculum-based) will be explored and implemented. Discussed in this class will be the construction of age-
appropriate environments that facilitate growth and learning. Students will learn how the teacher as researcher
functions in a classroom. Students will explore all factors related to the IEP, ITP and 504 processes. Thirty (30)
clock hours in a setting with children with moderate and severe cognitive impairment are required.
Prerequisites: SED 581
SED 584
TRANSITION AND CAREER EDUCATION FOR STUDNETS WITH COGNITIVE
DISABILITIES
3
The purpose of this course is to provide the pre-service teacher the information and requirements that focus on
transition and career development of individuals with cognitive disabilities. The focus is from high school to
successful independent community work. The development of required career and transition plans and programs
are stressed and a requirement of the course. The programs include employable skills, work skills, and work
experience in both the school environment and the community environment. The student will learn how to create
work environments. Students will also develop ideas to incorporate prevocational skills and independent living
skills into daily lesson plans for all grade levels.
Prerequisite: SED 581
SED 585
STRATEGIES FOR FUNDAMENTAL READING AND FUNCTIONAL READING
2
During this course, the candidate will examine research-based instruction in fundamental and functional
reading. Functional and fundamental reading in all domains is covered and practiced. Age appropriate
modifications will be implemented. The candidate will communicate these to other professionals. In addition, the
candidate will, based on research models, develop skills at designing, implementing, evaluating programs and
adaptation techniques and activities related to fundamental and functional reading for students with moderate and
severe cognitive disabilities. These reading instructions will include, but not be limited to, academic, daily living
skills, prevocational skills, and personal care skills.