A study and application of curriculum, methods, classroom organization, and management for children and youth with behavior disorders, learning disabilities, and mild mental retardation. Includes field experience. This course will enable the student to begin the development of a portfolio that could be submitted for National Board certification.
Educators are committed to students and their learning.
Students will plan for instruction in academics, behavior, and social skills, and will plan for any adaptations necessary to meet the needs of the individual child. Students will also participate in 20 hours of field experience in a special education classroom in a public school to gain experience in working with children with different disabilities. Educators know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. A parent involvement project will be developed to find ways to encourage parents to become more active participants in their child s education. A portfolio of student work will be developed.