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