Exploration of topics in responsive and responsible assessment of student learning. Candidates will be introduced to use of assessment strategies and making decisions about exceptionality, eligibility, and educational programming. Topics include types of assessment strategies, large-scale and high stakes testing, rubrics, checklists and other evaluative tools and techniques. Field experience required for course completion for students in the major. prereq: SPED 4433, admission to IESE program and successful completion of Block One courses and associated field experience or SPED post bac, no grad credit

Classroom management and behavior change for P-12 students; identification and assessment of problem behaviors; proactive and reactive strategies for managing disruptive behavior; application of applied behavior analysis to modifying behaviors; legal and ethical issues in behavior change. Concurrent with 5381. Field experience required for course completion for students in the major. prereq: 4433, Admission to IESE program or postbac sped; no grad credit

This is a foundational course in special education focusing on an overview of children with disabilities. Special emphasis will be placed on characteristics of exceptional children, the legal aspects of educating students with disabilities, and assessment, instructional, and collaborative strategies. prereq: pre-IESE major or IESE major or pre-UECH major or UECH major or post bac brad or special education minor or DAPE minor, no grad credit

Group process, problem solving, decision-making, collaboration, and teamwork applied to the special education process. Techniques for working with parents, professionals, paraprofessionals, and community agencies when planning and implementing Individualized Education Plans. Field experience is required for course completion for students in the major. prereq: 4433, 45 cr, postbac or sped minor or instructor consent, no grad credit

Understanding various models for teaching students with reading, writing, or math difficulties; development of intervention plan based on assessment and observation. Field experience required for course completion for students in the major. prereq: SPED 4433, admission to IESE program and successful completion of Block One courses and associated field experience or SPED postbac or SPED minor or instructor consent