Guidelines

CC: Common Core

1. Philosophical, Historical, and Legal Foundations of Special Education

Knowledge:

K1 Models, theories, and philosophies that provide the basis for special education practice.

SPEC 3070 Objective 1

SPEC 3020 Objective 1, Course Schedule for 8/25

K2 Variations in beliefs, traditions, and values across cultures within society and the effect of the relationship among child, family, and schooling.

SPEC 3030 Objective 9, Course Agenda for 9/14

PSYC 2700 Objective 9, Topic Schedule (throughout)

K3 Issues in definition and identification procedures for individuals with exceptional learning needs including individuals from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

SPEC 4020 Objectives 5, 7 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objectives 1, 2 (MR/Severe)

K4 Assurances and due process rights related to assessment, eligibility, and placement.

SPEC 3040 Objectives 2, 4

K5 Rights and responsibilities of parents, students, teachers and other professionals, and schools as they relate to individual learning needs.

SPEC 3020 Objective 1, Course Schedule for 8/27

SPEC 3040 Activities 2, 3, Course Outline (throughout)

Skills

S1 Articulate personal philosophy of special education including its relationship to/with regular education.

SPEC 3040 Activity 5

VOED 3650 Activity 3

S2 Conduct instructional and other professional activities consistent with the requirements of law, rules and regulations, and local district policies and procedures.

CC: Common Core

2. Characteristics of Learners

Knowledge:

K1 Similarities and differences among the cognitive, physical, cultural, social, and emotional needs of individuals with and without exceptional learning needs.

PSYC 2700 Objective 3, Topic Schedule (throughout)

K2 Differential characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities, including levels of severity and multiple exceptionalities.

SPEC 4020 Objective 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objectives 1, 2 (MR/Severe)

K3 Characteristics of normal, delayed, and disordered communication patterns of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3010 Objective 5

K4 Effects an exceptional condition(s) may have on an individual's life.

SPEC 4020 Objective 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objective 4 (MR/Severe)

K5 Characteristics and effects of the cultural and environmental milieu of the child and the family including cultural and linguistic diversity, socioeconomic level, abuse/neglect, and substance abuse.

SPEC 3030 Objective 9, Course Agenda for 9/9 and 9/14

PSYC 2700 Objective 7, Topic Schedule (throughout)

K6 Effects of various medications on the educational, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional behavior of individuals with exceptionalities.

SPEC 4110 Course Outline (throughout) (Mild)

SPEC 4051 Objective 12 (MR/Severe)

K7 Educational implications of characteristics of various exceptionalities.

SPEC 4020 Objective 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objective 6 (MR/Severe)

Skills:

S1 Access information on various cognitive, communication, physical, cultural, social, and emotional conditions of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3010 Objectives 1, 3, 4

CIED 2000 Objective 10

PSYC 2700 Objectives 3, 6

CC: Common Core

3. Assessment, Diagnosis, and Evaluation

Knowledge:

K1 Basic terminology used in assessment.

SPEC 3020 Objective 2

K2 Ethical concerns related to assessment.

SPEC 3040 Course Outline for 10/19 and 10/26

K3 Legal provisions, regulations, and guidelines regarding assessment of individuals.

SPEC 3010 Objective 8

SPEC 3040 Course Outline for 10/19 and 10/26

K4 Typical procedures used for screening, prereferral, referral, and classification.

SPEC 3010 Objective 8

K5 Appropriate application and interpretation of scores, including grade score versus standard score, percentile ranks, age/grade equivalents, and stanines.

K6 Appropriate use and limitations of each type of assessment instrument.

SPEC 3020 Activity 3, Course Schedule for 9/10

K7 Incorporation of strategies that consider the influence of diversity on assessment, eligibility, programming, and placement of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3010 Objective 8

K8 The relationship between assessment and placement decisions.

SPEC 3010 Objective 8

PSYC 3110 Objective 2

K9 Methods for monitoring progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 5010 Objective 9

Skills

S1 Collaborate with families and other professionals involved in the assessment of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 4140 Objectives 2, 3 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objectives 1, 3 (MR/Severe)

S2 Create and maintain records.

SPEC 3070 Objective 5

S3 Gather background information regarding academic, medical, and family history.

S4 Use various types of assessment procedures appropriately.

SPEC 3020 Objective 1, Course Schedule for 9/10 and 9/15

SPEC 3050 Objective 12, Course Requirements 3, 4

S5 Interpret information from formal and informal assessment instruments and procedures.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Activity 3 (MR/Severe)

S6 Report assessment results to individuals with exceptional learning needs, parents, administrators, and other professionals using appropriate communication skills.

SPEC 4060 Objective 6 (Mild)

SPEC 4170 Objective 2, Activity 2 (MR/Severe)

S7 Use performance data and information from teachers, other professionals, individuals with exceptionalities, and parents to make or suggest appropriate modification in learning environments.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2, Activity 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4030 Objective 5 (MR/Severe)

S8 Develop individualized assessment strategies for instruction.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2, Activity 2 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objective 1 (MR/Severe)

S9 Use assessment information in making instructional decisions and planning individual programs that result in appropriate placement and intervention for all individuals with exceptional learning needs, including those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2, Activity 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Activities 1, 3 (MR/Severe)

S10 Evaluate the results of instruction.

SPEC 4140 Activity 4, Course Outline for 10/9 and 10/12-16 (Mild)

SPEC 4170 Objective 4 (MR/Severe)

S11 Evaluate supports needed for integration into various program placements.

SPEC 4030 Objective 9 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 5150 Objective 11 (ECSPE)

SPEC 5170 Activities 3b, 3j (ECSPE)

SPEC 3050 Objective 14

CC: Common Core

4. Instructional Content and Practice

Knowledge:

K1 Differing learning styles of individuals with exceptional learning needs and how to adapt teaching to these styles.

PSYC 3110 Objectives 1, 2, 3

CIED 2000 Objectives 8, 10

K2 Demands of various learning environments such as individualized instruction in general education classes.

SPEC 3010 Objectives 9, 10

SPEC 3070 Objective 8

K3 Curricula for the development of motor, cognitive, academic, social, language, affective, career, and functional life skills for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 4030 Objective 7 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 3010 Objective 9

READ 4530 Objectives 4-9

K4 Instructional and remedial methods, techniques, and curriculum materials.

SPEC 4110 Objectives 2, 5 (Mild)

SPEC 4030 Objectives 2, 7 (MR/Severe)

K5 Techniques for modifying instructional methods and materials.

SPEC 3070 Objective 8

K6 Life skills instruction relevant to independent, community, and personal living and employment.

SPEC 3010 Objective 9

K7 Cultural perspectives influencing the relationship among families, schools, and communities as related to effective instruction for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3010 Objective 2

Skills:

S1 Interpret and use assessment data for instruction.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objectives 1, 3, 4 (MR/Severe)

S2 Develop and/or select instructional content, materials, resources, and strategies that respond to cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.

CIED 2000 Objectives 8, 9, 10

S3 Develop comprehensive, longitudinal individualized programs.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objectives 3, 4 (MR/Severe)

S4 Choose and use appropriate technologies to accomplish instructional objectives and to integrate them appropriately into the instructional process.

BVED 2400 Objectives 4-8

SPEC 4040 Objectives 3, 5, 6 (Mild)

SPEC 5050 Objective 7 (MR/Severe)

S5 Prepare appropriate lesson plans.

PSYC 3110 Lesson Plan Assignment

SPEC 4140 Activity 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4090 Objectives 5, 6, 7 (MR/Severe)

S6 Involve the individual and family in setting instructional goals and charting progress.

SPEC 3010 Objective 15

S7 Use task analysis.

S8 Select, adapt, and use instructional strategies and materials according to characteristics of the learner.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objectives 4, 5 (MR/Severe)

S9 Sequence, implement, and evaluate individual learning objectives.

SPEC 3070 Objective 5

S10 Integrate affective, social, and career/vocational skills with academic curricula.

SPEC 4160 Objective 1 (Mild)

SPEC 4170 Objectives 5, 6 (MR/Severe)

S11 Use strategies for facilitating maintenance and generalization of skills across learning environments.

SPEC 4140 Activity 2 "regular class setting" (Mild)

SPEC 5090 Objective 10 (MR/Severe)

S12 Use instructional time properly.

S13 Teach individuals with exceptional learning needs to use thinking, problem-solving, and other cognitive strategies to meet their individual needs.

S14 Choose and implement instructional techniques and strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3060 Objectives 1, 2, 13-17, 19

S15 Establish and maintain rapport with learners.

SPEC 5010 Objective 15

S16 Use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

SPEC 3070 Objective 7

CIED 2000 Objective 13

SPEC 5010 Objective 14

S17 Conduct self-evaluation of instruction.

SPEC 5020 Objective 11

CC: Common Core

5. Planning and Managing the Teaching and Learning Environment

Knowledge:

K1 Basic classroom management theories, methods, and techniques for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3020 Objective 1

K2 Research-based best practices for effective management of teaching and learning.

SPEC 3060 Objective 19

K3 Ways in which technology can assist with planning and managing the teaching and learning environment.

SPEC 4040 Objectives 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 13 (Mild)

SPEC 5050 Objectives 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 (MR/Severe)

Skills:

S1 Create a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment in which diversities are valued.

SPEC 5010 Objectives 4, 13, 17

S2 Use strategies and techniques for facilitating the functional integration of individuals with exceptional learning needs in various settings.

PSYC 3110 Objective 2

S3 Prepare and organize materials to implement daily lesson plans.

SPEC 4140 Activities 4, 5, 7 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objective 6 (MR/Severe)

S4 Incorporate evaluation, planning, and management procedures that match learner needs with the instructional environment.

SPEC 4140 Objectives 1-4 (Mild)

SPEC 4051 Objectives 5, 7 (MR/Severe)

S5 Design a learning environment that encourages active participation by learners in a variety of individual and group learning activities.

SPEC 3070 Objectives 4, 8

S6 Design, structure, and manage daily routines, effectively including transition time, for students, other staff, and the instructional setting.

SPEC 4140 Activity 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4170 Objectives 7, 8 (MR/Severe)

S7 Direct the activities of a classroom para-professional, aide, volunteer, or peer tutor.

S8 Create an environment that encourages self-advocacy and increased independence.

SPEC 3060 Objectives 11, 12

SPEC 3010 Objective 11

CC: Common Core

6. Managing Student Behavior and Social Interaction Skills

Knowledge

K1 Applicable laws, rules and regulations, and procedural safeguards regarding the planning and implementation of management of behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3020 Objectives 1, 5

PSYC 3110 Objective 2

K2 Ethical considerations inherent in behavior management.

SPEC 3010 Objective 11

SPEC 3070 Objective 4

K3 Teacher attitudes and behaviors that positively or negatively influence behavior of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 5020 Objective 4

K4 Social skills needed for educational and functional living environments and effective instruction in the development of social skills.

SPEC 4090 Objectives 2, 3, 4 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 5160 Objective 5 (ECSPE)

SPEC 5170 Activity 3j (ECSPE)

K5 Strategies for crisis prevention/intervention.

SPEC 3010 Objective 11

SPEC 4140 Activity 2, Course Outline Week 2 (Mild)

SPEC 5100 Objectives 1, 2, 4 (MR/Severe)

K6 Strategies for preparing individuals to live harmoniously and productively in a multiclass, multiethnic, multicultural, and multinational world.

SPEC 3030 Objectives 5, 9, 10

SPEC 3050 Objective 13

Skills:

S1 Demonstrate a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3020 Objectives 4, 5

SPEC 4060 Objective 5 (Mild)

SPEC 5100 Objective 4 (MR/Severe)

S2 Implement the least intensive intervention consistent with the needs of the individuals with exceptionalities.

SPEC 5020 Objective 4

S3 Modify the learning environment (schedule and physical arrangement) to manage inappropriate behaviors.

SPEC 3070 Objective 8

S4 Identify realistic expectations for personal and social behavior in various settings.

SPEC 3010 Objective 15

SPEC 4140 Objectives 1, 2, 3 (Mild)

SPEC 5100 Objectives 1, 2, 4 (MR/Severe)

S5 Integrate social skills into the curriculum.

SPEC 4110 Objective 1 (Mild)

SPEC 4030 Objective 7 (MR/Severe)

S6 Use effective teaching procedures in social skills instruction.

SPEC 4140 Objective 2, Activity 4 (Mild)

SPEC 4090 Objective 4 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 4170 Objective 1 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 5170 Objective 8, Activity 3I (ECSPE)

SPEC 5160 Objective 5, Activity 5 (ECSPE)

S7 Demonstrate procedures to increase the individual's self-awareness, self-control, self-reliance, and self-esteem.

SPEC 3060 Objective 12

S8 Prepare individuals with exceptional learning needs to exhibit self-enhancing behavior in response to societal attitudes and actions.

SPEC 4110 Course Outline for 10/6 (Mild)

SPEC 5170 Objectives 5, 8, 10 (ECSPE)

CC: Common Core

7. Communication and Collaborative Partnerships

Knowledge:

K1 Factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals, parents, and school and community personnel in a culturally responsive program.

SPEC 3030 Objectives 2, 3

SPEC 3060 Objective 12

K2 Typical concerns of parents of individuals with exceptional learning needs and appropriate strategies to help parents deal with these concerns.

SPEC 3060 Objective 9

SPEC 3050 Objective 16

K3 Development of individual student programs working in collaboration with team members.

SPEC 3040 Course Outline (throughout)

SPEC 5140 Activity 3 (Mild)

SPEC 4030 Objective 2 (MR/Severe)

K4 Roles of individuals with exceptionalities, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel in planning an individualized program.

SPEC 4110 Objective 9 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objective 12 (MR/Severe)

K5 Ethical practices for confidential communication to others about individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3040 Course Outline (throughout)

SPEC 3050 Objective 3

Skills:

S1 Use collaborative strategies in working with individuals with exceptional learning needs, parents, and school and community personnel in various learning environments.

SPEC 4140 Objective 3 (Mild)

SPEC 4160 Objective 8 (Mild)

SPEC 4170 Objective 2 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 4030 Objective 2, 9 (MR/Severe)

S2 Communicate and consult with individuals, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel.

SPEC 4140 Objective 3 (Mild)

SPEC 4170 Objective 2 (MR/Severe)

S3 Foster respectful and beneficial relationships between families and professionals.

SPEC 3030 Objective 10, Activity 3

SPEC 3010 Objective 14

S4 Encourage and assist families to become active participants in the educational team.

SPEC 4051 Objective 11 (MR/Severe)

SPEC 5160 Objectives 1, 2, Activity 3 (ECSPE)

SPEC 5150 Objective 8 (ECSPE)

SPEC 3030 Objective 2

S5 Plan and conduct collaborative conferences with families or primary caregivers.

SPEC 4140 Objective 3 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objective 12 (MR/Severe)

S6 Collaborate with regular classroom teachers and other school and community personnel in integrating individuals with exceptional learning needs into various learning environments.

S7 Communicate with regular teachers, administrators, and other school personnel about characteristics and needs of individuals with specific exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3050 Objective 16

SPEC 5020 Objective 14

CC: Common Core

8. Professionalism and Ethical Practices

Knowledge:

K1 Personal cultural biases and differences that affect one's teaching.

SPEC 3060 Objective 10

SPEC 3010 Objectives 1, 2, 13

K2 Importance of the teacher serving as a model for individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3010 Objective 13

CIED 2000 Objective 3

Skills:

S1 Demonstrate commitment to developing the highest educational and quality-of-life potential of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

SPEC 3060 Objectives 8, 9, 18

SPEC 4160 Objective 10 (Mild)

SPEC 4010 Objective 9 (MR/Severe)

S2 Demonstrate positive regard for the culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of individual students.

SPEC 5010 Objective 4

COMD 3070 Activity 2

S3 Promote and maintain a high level of competence and integrity in the practice of the profession.

SPEC 3040 Objective 3

CIED 2000 Objective 12

S4 Exercise objective professional judgment in the practice of the profession.

SPEC 3040 Activity 4

S5 Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written communication.

SPEC 3040 "PROFESSIONALISM"

CIED 2000 Objective 13

S6 Engage in professional activities that may benefit individuals with exceptional learning needs, their families, and/or colleagues.

SPEC 3040 Join CEC in lieu of text

S7 Comply with local, state, provincial, and federal monitoring and evaluation requirements.

S8 Use copyrighted educational materials in an ethical manner.

SPEC 5020 Objective 8

SPEC 3020 Activity 2

SPEC 4140 Objective 6 (Mild)

SPEC 4070 Objective 9 (MR/Severe)

S9 Practice within the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards and policies of the profession.

SPEC 3040 Objective 3