SPED 643 - Advanced Assessment and Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Admission to Level II Education Specialist credential program
Corequisite: Working as a special education teacher
This field based seminar course builds upon student’s knowledge and skills of assessment and instructional methodology learned in their level I Education Specialist credential. Students have the opportunity to discuss and review current practices in special education on the local, state and national level. Students review current trends in multicultural and bilingual special education, augmentative communication, data-based decision making, early intervention, outcomes assessments, technology and other areas that effect special education practices for students with mild/moderate disabilities.