SPED 145 Summer 1D: Writing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) (3 units). This course will provide students with the skills to write and carry out Individual Education Plans (IEPS) for both elementary-aged students, as well as students in middle school/junior high. Please note, IEPs for transition-aged students (grade 9-age 21) will be covered in the transition class. Students will learn who is legally required to be invited to IEP meetings, how to invite both parents and students into the planning process as active participants, all components of the IEP – based on Minnesota standards and requirements, participate in an IEP meeting role play, and hear from a variety of guest speaker panels on important information related to the IEP process in the schools.
SPED 110 Math Strategies (3 units). The purpose of this course is to prepare students to teach mathematics to students with mild disabilities in K-12 school. Students will acquire skills that will enable them to use Minnesota State Standards as a basis for instructional programming in mathematics. Through theoretical, scientifically based math instruction, students will be able to incorporate evidence-based methodology to plan, instruct, and assess their students’ academic progress and use this information to make instructional decisions.
ED 302 Secondary Practicum #3 (1 unit). The focus of this course is for teacher candidates to experience a secondary classroom. By interacting with students, teacher candidates will be preparing for their future career by practicing actual principles required for successful inclusion and collaboration, with a focus on understanding the secondary special education experience and perspective.
ED 202 IEP, Instructional Design & Due Process Lab (1 unit).The focus of this lab is on deepening your understanding of instructional design with a focus on utilizing appropriate technology resources in your lessons. This semester you will continue to work with your LDA Mentor as you will develop more advanced instructional design skills. Additionally, you will hear from several guest speakers on important topics (grief and loss, incorporating relevant technology into your lessons and classrooms) related to your teaching career. This semester, you will also complete a book study in a small group.