COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
rights and responsibilities of professionals working with families of individuals with disabilities. A “C” or better is required to continue in SPE courses. SPE302 Field Work 1 hour Corequisite: SPE301W. The student will have educational experiences acquired in practical situations in conjunction with SPE 301. Placement will be in a supervised clinical setting that serves students with diverse needs and abilities. The experience will give the student an opportunity to observe in a school setting and conduct interviews with professionals currently working in the field. SPE308 Professional Conduct and Leadership 3 hours Prerequisite: SPE301W or consent of instructor. The student will gain an understanding of teaching as a profession. The student will learn of appropriate professional conduct and develop an understanding of leadership, including an analysis of the financial structures of special education programs in Illinois; the continuum of models/services for students with disabilities; and the role of federal and state legislature in the implementation of special education. SPE314 Field Work 1 hour Corequisite: SPE313. The student will have educational experiences acquired in practical situations taken in conjunction with SPE313. Placement will be in a supervised setting that serves students with diverse needs and abilities. The student will work directly with students using reading strategies from class work. In addition the student will use informal assessments in putting together a plan to address student needs. The Response to Intervention model (RTI) will be emphasized throughout the experience. SPE321 Collaborative Relationships 3 hours Prerequisite: SPE301W or consent of instructor. The student will analyze the critical issues, research, implementation approaches, and recommended practices for employing collaborative models to support the learning of individuals with diverse needs and abilities. The student will learn strategies that facilitate the development of interactive teams, effective communication, working with parents and other professionals, problem-‐solving strategies, role-‐defining, and co-‐ teaching. SPE326 Characteristics & Instructional Adaptations for Learners with Physical & Health Issues in the Classroom 3 hours Prerequisite: SPE301W or consent of instructor. The student will learn the history, characteristics, identification, etiology, and strategies for teaching learners with physical and health disabilities. Students will learn current 222