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SPEC 447 - Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar: Students with Disabilities


9 Credits
Special Education student teaching experience required for undergraduate candidates pursuing a license in Special Education with an elementary cross-endorsement. This 10-week practical application of previously studied theory is supervised by qualified special educators in a school setting. Candidates will plan, instruct, and assess for the greatest positive impact on student learning; teach and co-teach individuals, small groups, and whole classes. They will concentrate on meeting the needs of students with at least two of the following exceptionalities: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral disabilities in the least restrictive environment. They will also participate in planning and placement team (PPT) meetings, parent conferences, faculty meetings, and in-service workshops; and attend mandatory on-campus seminars.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Education Department at least one semester prior to student teaching semester; completion of general education and licensure courses with minimum grade requirement met; Praxis II scores reported to licensure office; successful completion of student teaching application by February 1 for fall student teaching and September 15 for spring student teaching.
Other: Open to seniors only. Must be taken in the same semester as EDUC 430, the elementary education practicum. No other coursework may be taken during this semester. Fee required for Consortium students.



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