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SPEC 542 - Reading Disabilities: Connecting Assessment and Instruction


3 Credits
Focuses on the identification and remediation of reading difficulties. Candidates will be learn:

  • The essential components of reading
  • How to administer standardized criterion and norm-referenced Curriculum Based Measures
  • How to develop an individualized scope and sequence of instruction
  • How to develop and deliver a diagnostic-prescriptive, multi-sensory, systematic and explicit series of individualized remedial reading lessons
  • How to monitor and report student progress


A course-embedded, supervised field experience is required. Programming in special and general education will be considered in the development and delivery of Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Supervised practicum included.
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 507 - Developmental Reading in the Elementary School  (may be taken at same time),  SPEC 517 - Students with Mild Disabilities , and SPEC 524 - Instruction and Curriculum  



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