10SPED Coursework
10SPED requires a one-year program of study in a three-semester format course. Descriptions are below. An full semester of student teaching is also required.
Semester One
EDWN 605: Educating the Child with Disabilities: 4 credits
This course provides an overview of special education, beginning with a historical perspective and culminating in practical activities designed to demonstrate the students' functional application of the basic course content. Course objectives include:
- Identification of the major components of the IEP.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the IEP process, including the provisions of FAPE, least restrictive environment, and due process safeguards.
- Identification of various behavior strategies, including functional behavior assessment, in fostering learning and management in the classroom.
- Identification of methods of instruction in the areas of mathematics, reading, and written/spoken language.
- Demonstrate types of modifications and accommodations, including support and related services.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the transition process from pre to post secondary options and life long learning.
- Identify assistive and augmentative technological supports.
- Demonstrate knowledge of program options and eligibility requirements.
EDWN 606: The IEP and Special Education Law: 2 credits
This online course provides an introduction to the IEP program with its process and procedures and the legal basis and implications under federal and state law. Course objectives include:
- Demonstrate an understanding of Federal IDEA legislation, and Chapter 115 of Wisconsin State statutes, including P.I. 11.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) and least restrictive environment (LRE).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the IEP and incorporate the concepts of LRE and FAPE.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the development of goals and objectives, and behavioral interventions necessary to meet the child with disabilities' needs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the adaptations, modifications, and related services to maximize process within the educational setting.
Semester Two
EDWN 609: Assistive Technology, Transition and Related Services: 2 credits (online)
This online course provides an introduction to the continuum of services which are provided as part of the IEP to allow for supports and modifications necessary to maximize progress and move the student within the pre-school, school, and post-secondary settings.
- Demonstrate an understanding of assistive technology and the assessment/modifications needed to best serve the child with disabilities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of augmentative communication in the development of language.
- Demonstrate an understanding of transitioning the child from pre-school to post secondary vocational, educational and occupational settings.
- Demonstrate the need for related services in the development of the IEP.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of community-based resources and how they support the child from ages 3-21.
EDWN 610: Portfolio Development: 3 credits
This course will require the student to assemble a document that demonstrates personal and professional growth experiences. The portfolio will be based upon the ten teaching standards adapted for special education. The portfolio will incorporate presentation and reflective components, allowing students opportunities for self-assessment, self-improvement, and showcasing their educational competency.
Semester Three
EDWN 608: Academic and Behavior Management Strategies: 4 credits
This course provides identification, assessment, analysis, and the planning of academic and behavior interventions for effective classroom instruction and management.
- Identification of major management theories and development of a remedial plan.
- Identification of personal learning styles in themselves, their peers and their students.
- Identification and use of behavioral assessments and designing of behavioral plans.
- Articulation of the "best practices" of behavior management strategies.
- Demonstrate knowledge in managing classroom behaviors as determined within the IEP.
- Demonstrate knowledge of assessment types and appropriately match the assessment to the needs of the child.
- Demonstrate the ability to administer and interpret academic/achievement instruments.