6 courses with the subject EDSP, 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.
EDSP 241Exceptional Individuals
This course focuses on the historical foundations and major legislation that underlie special education practice with a focus on the IEP process and current issues. IDEA categories. Characteristics of cultural and linguistically diverse students with disabilities and/or giftedness. The implications of those characteristics for educational intervention, transition to adulthood, and assistive technology. Inclusive practices including coteaching, collaboration, and research-based practices. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite ED 206 or ED 208.
Focus is on research based best practices designed for effective classroom management and the development of social skills. Candidates will learn to implement tiered instructional strategies, including assessment of behavior, proactive teaching strategies, and collaboration. Techniques and principles for functional based assessment and behavior intervention plans will be covered. Fieldwork required. Prerequisites: EDSP 241.
Focus is on understanding the characteristics of students with autism and other low-incidence disabilities in the following areas of development: biological, cognitive, language, perceptual, and social-emotional. Examination of assessment, identification, and placement procedures, curriculum and instructional approaches, specialized techniques, and assistive devices with an emphasis on a system of supports for school inclusion and transition to adulthood. Fieldwork required. 185
Focus is on understanding the characteristics of students with mild/moderate disabilities in the following areas of development: biological, cognitive, language, perceptual, and social-emotional. Discussion of assessment, identification, and placement issues. Instructional models/approaches which emphasize inclusive practices and high leverage practices. Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: EDSP 241.
Addresses the use of formal and informal assessment procedures in special and general education to analyze student learning. Norm referenced and criterion-based assessments. Interpretation of statistical concepts and procedures used in educational assessment including standardized scores, reliability, and validity. Use of assessment information to develop student learning objectives and plan/modify instruction. Communication of assessment results to parents and professionals.
Focus is on the application of research-based instructional strategies for P-12 students. Application of the Science of Reading principles for teaching reading, writing, math skills, and self-regulatory learning skills. Examination of strategies for assessing students’ academic skills and monitoring progress. Competencies for consultation, coteaching, and collaboration. Fieldwork required. Middle Childhood Extension Courses
