Course Descriptions SPED788 • EBD: Practicum
3 credits
(SPEG)
For learners who hold a current teaching license and are seeking an add-on license, a minimum seven-week student practicum experience is required. Experience working with children or youth from various grade levels who have emotional/ behavioral disorders. Involves learners in all aspects of programming in a special education setting, including referral review, assessment, IEP development, placement, and instruction and management of behaviors. Learners are expected to demonstrate all proficiencies required of special education teachers. Learners will also work with other educational personnel (regular or special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists, etc.) on a consultative/collaborative basis. A portfolio, including artifacts from required Minnesota special education standards, is submitted by the learner, culminating their student teaching experience. Practicum fee: $100, out-of-region fee: $100, out-of-state fee: varies. Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisites: SPED604, SPED613, and qualifying special education license. SPED789 • LD: Practicum
3 credits
(SPEG)
For learners who hold a current teaching license and are seeking an add-on license, a minimum seven-week student teaching experience is required. Experience working with children or youth from various grade levels having learning disabilities, from referral and assessment through placement and instruction. Includes opportunities to work in collaboration with other educational personnel (regular and/or special education teachers, administrators, school psychologists) as well as parents. A portfolio, including artifacts from required Minnesota special education standards, is submitted by the learner, culminating their student teaching experience. Practicum fee: $100, out-of-region fee: $100, out-of-state fee: varies. Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisites: SPED606, SPED614, and qualifying special education license.
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