Special Education II: Certificate of Competence

Description

The Special Education Certificate of Competence II is designed to provide more specialized and comprehensive preparation in special education law, IEP development, assessment, educational technology, literacy intervention, and professionalism for those pursuing a teaching degree in special education or wishing to increase their knowledge in the field of special education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to do the following:

• Describe special education rules and regulations.
• Describe ethical codes and related professional standards in special education.
• Develop Individual Education Programs (IEP) through examination of required elements of IEPs and simulated IEP team scenarios.
• Identify evaluation procedures, from pre-referral intervention, eligibility/placement/ program decision-making to progress monitoring of scientifically-based instructional interventions based on Response to Intervention (RTI).
• Describe the organizational, personal, and interpersonal aspects of working as a teacher in schools.
• Identify the preparation required for membership and leadership in a professional learning community and for continuing professional growth.