12 courses with the subject SPD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SPD 205• Introduction to Special Education2
Identification of the impact that historical and philosophical foundations, legal bases, and contemporary issues have on special education. Identification of common disability category characteristics. The impact that culture, faith, and language have on special education. Description of how the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) impacts special education. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major or minor in one of the following programs: k-6 elementary education, communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, social studies education 5-12, special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, music education k-12, elementary and special education integrated major, special education. Offered: Fall, January.
SPD 209• Introduction to Academic and Behavior Support4
Introduction to how special education and general education systems relate. Identifies functional behavioral assessments processes and principles of individual and school-wide systems of supports. Demonstrates how evidence-based instruction can be adapted. Explores co-teaching models. Identifies how required curricular components direct instruction. Analysis of positive instructional environments. Description of outside resources and supports. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major or minor in one of the following programs: k-6 elementary education, communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, social studies education 5-12, special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, music education k-12, elementary and special education integrated major, special education. Offered: Fall, Spring.
SPD 301• Characteristics of Students with Mild-Moderate Disabilities (and Field Experience)4
Five disability categories of the Academic Behavioral Strategist license. Students with mild to moderate disabilities. IEP components; roles and responsibilities of IEP team members. Effective academic and behavioral interventions, accommodations, and modifications. Impact of culture and language on special education. Integrates faith and teaching. Includes 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, elementary and special education integrated major, or minor in special education. Offered: Spring.
Description of standards and critical elements in the special education assessment process. Identification of test development principles and evaluation of standardized assessment instruments for special education decision-making. Description of responsibilities of assessment team members. Synthesis of assessment data. Application of scriptural principles to assessment in special education. Prerequisites: Major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist or elementary and special education integrated major. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in SPD 354 and SPD 370 is required. Offered: Spring.
SPD 318• Foundations of Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild-Moderate Disabilities4
Development of an instructional sequence for students in special education. Evaluation of data for making accommodations and modifications. Identification of differentiation strategies and the relationship between teaching and learning theories and academic standards. Application of evidence-based practices. Exploration of the relationship between faith concepts and instruction in special education. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major or minor in one of the following programs: k-6 elementary education, communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, social studies education 5-12, special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, music education k-12, special education. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Identification of relationships among reading, writing, oral language, comprehension processes, and instructional strategies. Description of English language structure, word identification strategies, and the role of vocabulary knowledge in language. Analysis of texts for K-12 classrooms. Assessment strategies for reading and writing needs. Recognition of characteristics and instructional strategies for dyslexia. Prerequisites: Major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist or minor in special education Offered: Fall. Special Notes: Includes 35 field experience hours over 12 weeks in supervised reading instruction in a K-12 setting.
Appropriate assessment measures, including curriculum-based measures. Professional resources for interventions. Interpreting assessment and progress-monitoring data to inform instructional and placement decisions. Instruction and modifications incorporating research-based interventions, and based on data collected through collaboration with stakeholders. Describing student assessment results. Identifying professional special education resources. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major or minor in one of the following programs: k-6 elementary education, communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, social studies education 5-12, special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, music education k-12, elementary and special education integrated major, special education. Offered: Fall, Spring.
SPD 342• Introduction to Student Mental Health and Systems Comprehensive of Support4
Research and etiology of mental health diagnoses common among students with mild/moderate SPED needs. Impact of mental health and behavioral diagnoses, substance abuse, and suicide. Theory and application of best practice therapeutic and trauma-informed interventions. Roles of professionals within and outside the school related to mental health and school safety. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major or minor in one of the following programs: k-6 elementary education, communication arts and literature education 5-12, mathematics education 5-12, social studies education 5-12, special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist, music education k-12, elementary and special education integrated major, special education. Offered: Fall.
Legal, professional, and ethical standards in assessment measures and environmental factors influencing student achievement and behavior. Describing students’ learning style and strengths, and analyzing behavior based on observations and assessment data. Identifying the influence of diversity, age, and gender on assessment. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and A major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist or elementary and special education integrated major. Corequisites: SPD 310 and SPD 370. Offered: Spring.
Identifying students’ strengths and needs through assessment. Identifying the purpose of multidisciplinary teams. Developing an evaluation report, and a plan for continued professional development in the area of assessment. Explaining assessment results to family, students, and staff. Creating interventionns. 30 hours/12 weeks. Prerequisites: Major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist or elementary and special education integrated major. Corequisites: Concurrent registration in SPD 310 and SPD 354 is required. Offered: Spring.
SPD 374• Consultation and Collaboration in Programming for Students with Disabilities4
Focus on collaborating with stakeholders to support students with disabilities. Development and evaluation of individual education programs based on student assessment results. Consideration of technology, supplementary aids, services, and student’s transitional needs. Synthesis of cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity. Clarification of personal beliefs and adjusting to student needs. Prerequisites: EDU 200/EDU 201 and Major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist or elementary and special education integrated major. Offered: Fall, Spring.
SPD 480• Student Teaching - Academic Behavioral Strategist6-12
Management of timelines and responsibilities of a special education teacher/case manager. Implementation of procedures necessary to incorporate referral, assessment and evaluation, and IEP planning. Consultation with parents and professionals to provide special education services to students. Implementation of appropriate interventions. Analysis of personal and professional growth, development and efficacy. Prerequisites: SPD 205; SPD 209; SPD 301; SPD 310; SPD 318; SPD 322; SPD 332; SPD 342; SPD 354; SPD 370; SPD 374; 2.75 GPA; Major in special education k-12 academic behavioral strategist or elementary and special education integrated major. Offered: Fall, Spring.
