They learn that early identification and intervention are most important to avoid the development of serious challenges. Interventions should build supportive environments that are instructive and maximize positive learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Students gain expertise in curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment and planning, and behavioral support that is applicable to students with a variety of disabilities. Experiential Learning is very important when working with individuals with disabilities. It is my belief that prospective teachers in special education learn how to teach and support individuals with disabilities through a combination of course work and direct field experience.
All course work in special education involves field experiences.
I am uniquely involved in the development of both research and innovative practices. As practitioners in the field, students glean the best of research to design instruction and behavior support that is highly effective. As researchers, they explore new teaching and instructional practices. All students learn to develop appropriate Individual Education Programs, design instruction and other forms of support based on best practices. Opportunities to collaborate with me on research endeavors is available to all students.