5000

Students will explore current assessment practices with emphasis on legal and ethical considerations, formal and informal assessment tools, test scores, and technical adequacy. They will gain experience making accommodations, using observational assessment, evaluating teacher-made tests, and selecting appropriate diagnostic measures for determining eligibility and accountability for students with exceptionalities of all ages. The course will focus on the use of assessment data to make informed instructional decisions and respectful communication of assessment results. As part of the non-licensure track, this course includes limited field experiences that do not satisfy licensure requirements.

This course will focus on exploring evidence-based methodologies for understanding and managing behavior. Students will examine behaviors as related to disability, study functional behavior assessment, and develop behavior intervention plans. Emphasis will be given to legal mandates associated with analyzing behavior and utilizing interventions within the schools with individuals affected by disability. As part of the non-licensure track, this course includes limited field experiences that do not satisfy licensure requirements.

Students will develop effective teaching strategies and interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Based on an understanding of the etiology Autism Spectrum Disorder, students will create evidence-based instructional practices that use assistive technologies to address specific academic, behavioral, social, and communication needs. Students will cultivate skills in effectively supporting and enhancing students' success in various environments. As part of the non-licensure track, this course includes limited field experiences that do not satisfy licensure requirements.

This course will equip students to collaborate with other educators, service providers, and parents to develop and implement appropriate services and supports for students with disabilities. Students will strengthen their interpersonal skills as they seek to address challenges that affect families with children with disabilities. The course will focus on promoting the essential skills of communication and problem solving through developing self-awareness of the influence of their own and others' attitudes, behaviors, and ways of communicating on instructional practice. Students will collaborate in culturally responsive ways with families, other educators, related service providers, and personnel from community agencies. As part of the non-licensure track, this course includes limited field experiences that do not satisfy licensure requirements. Prerequisites: EDSE-520, EDSE-530, EDSE-540