SE-322 INCLUSION STRATEGIES K-12 3.00 Credits

Designing strategies for teaching and assisting individuals with learning differences or disabilities in school settings. Emphasizes standards of performance related to teaching and team responsibilities of professionals working to assist students with individual strengths or needs. Pre-requisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor.

SE-332 INDIVIDUALIZED ASSESSMENT 3.00 Credits

The study and application of models and techniques of diagnosis and educational assessment used in identifying, classifying, planning for, monitoring, and evaluating individuals with disabilities and educational programs. Co-requisite: SE-335.

SE-333 INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION 3.00 Credits

Instructional design and planning for teaching individuals with disabilities or learning needs. Emphasizes standards of instructional practice for motor, cognitive, academic and functional life skills.

SE-334 INDIVIDUALIZED MOTIVATION 3.00 Credits

Motivational planning for teaching individuals with disabilities or special needs. Emphasizes standards of practice related to planning and managing the teaching learning environment, and managing student behavior and social interaction skills.

SE-335 SPECIAL EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE 1.00 Credit

Individualized and small group instruction experiences involving students with disabilities. Emphasizes standards of performance related to basic, social interaction, motor and functional skills development. Graded P/F only.

SE-340 FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY 4.00 Credits

Develops and applies students' theoretical understandings and practical applications of the processes of literacy learning for grades K-2. Includes focus on instruction and assessment of: letter knowledge, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and striving readers. Includes focus on the science of reading and structured literacy approaches. This course includes a 20-hour clinical experience in a K-2 grade classroom and it aligns with the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Standards (ICLS) I, III, and V. Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor.

SE-342 INTERMEDIATE LITERACY 4.00 Credits

Develops and applies students' theoretical understandings and practical applications of the processes for literacy learning from grades 3-8. Includes focus on instruction and assessment of: reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, writing, and striving writers. Includes implications for meaningful instruction for academically and culturally diverse learners. This course includes a 20-hour clinical experience in a 3-8 grade classroom and it aligns with the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy (ICLS) II and IV. Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program or permission of instructor. Crosslisted with SE-342.

SE-394 INTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1.00-12.00 Credits

SE-428 ADAPTIVE TEACHING I, K-8 1.00 Credit

Covers the use of evidence-based instructional strategies and interventions for K-8 students who have academic challenges in the general education setting. Pre-requisites: Admission to the Elementary Teacher Education Program. Co-requisites: ED-426 and ED-427.

SE-431 ADAPTIVE TEACHING II, K-8 1.00 Credit

Covers the use of evidence-based strategies and interventions for K-8 students who have behavioral challenges in the general education setting. Pre-requisites: Successful completion of ED-426, ED-427, and SE-428. Co-requisites: ED-429 and ED-430.

SE-477 CONSULTING WITH PARENTS AND PROFESSIONALS 2.00 Credits

Theory and practice of consulting with parents of students with disabilities. Emphasizes standards of performance related to communication, collaborative partnerships, professional and ethical practices.

SE-484 SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP 6.00 Credits

Individualized planning and instruction in resource or inclusion programs for students with disabilities. Emphasizes standards of performance integrating knowledge and skills required for the CEC Common Core of Knowledge and Skills Essential for All Beginning Special Education Teachers. Fee required. Pre-requisite: Admission to the Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education Program. Graded P/F only.

SE-494 INTERNSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1.00-12.00 Credits

SE-495 PRACTICUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 1.00-12.00 Credits

SE-522 INCLUSION STRATEGIES K-12 3.00 Credits

Candidates will explore current research, methods, and practices in exceptionalities and use this information in development and implementation of action research in the classroom through, designing strategies for teaching and assisting individuals with learning differences or disabilities in school settings. Candidates will also research the standards of ethics, and performance related to teachers of special education, content specialists, and the responsibilities of directing the activities of other professionals working to assist students with individual strengths or needs. Completing this course will require candidates to demonstrate mastery in the Idaho Standards for Exceptional Child Education Teachers as well as proficiency in the related Idaho Core Teaching Standards. Pre-requisite: ED-564. Admission to the Master of Arts Program or permission of instructor required.