Instructional and developmental concerns common to students with behavior and learning exceptionalities are discussed. Policies, regulations and issues related to services to these students are studied.
Students use assessment data to develop individualized educational programs.
Introduces the use of formal and informal assessment methods for the diagnosis of individual student's reading strengths and weaknesses. Emphasis includes instructional strategies for working with at-risk or remedial readers and preparation of literacy profiles using a case study approach. This course focuses on the design, implementation, and evaluation of individualized programs based on the educationally relevant characteristics of students with behavior and learning exceptionalities. Research based strategies and materials for instruction and technology use in the areas of reading, math, and written language are described and demonstrated. A Planned Certification Program or M.Ed.