This course focuses on leadership in building partnerships with families, colleagues, and the community at large. Topics include family systems theory, community collaboration approaches to meet the diverse needs of citizens, cultural and family diversity, impact of schools and education, and effective communication. As a result of this course, students will have a clear understanding of the critical importance of school/workplace-community relations, and the role of families, businesses, organizations, and leaders in creating a community of service for diverse needs. SJE

In this methods course, students will plan and implement instrution for students with disabilities. These strategies are meant to be used in both general and special educational classrooms to improve the learning and academic performance of students who qualify for special education services. The course content will include: (a) instructional design; (b) strategies to establish and maintain case records; (c) the use of assessment data to design goals and objectives for learning; and (d) information needed in the development of Individualized Education Plans.

Objectives, content, study, and experience in methods, use of media, including computer applications for science teachers in the elementary and middle school; science laboratory experiences. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.

Principles, goals, methods and strategies for teaching mathematics in elementary and middle school. Topics include: integrating math with literacy, differentiation, knowledge and implementation of curriculum, lesson planning, and assessment. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.

Methods and materials for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating social studies instruction based on model academic standards. Focused on development of curricula that promote equity, diversity, and social justice. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program.

Explore, plan, design, and assess infusion of technology in learning environments, including adaptive technology; develop awareness of teacher productivity tools; explore ethical and legal issues surrounding use of technology in Pre-K-12 learning environments, including school technologies policies. Prerequisite: 215.

This course is designed to provide teacher candidates with a foundational knowledge in understanding students with mild/moderate behavioral challenges, creating and maintaining a positive classroom climate, resolving conflict, and utilizing behavioral intervention strategies. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Field experience hours required.

This course provides an introductory overview of students' acquisition of language. Candidates will explore the interdependence of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Topics covered will include comprehension, background knowledge, strategic reading, and strategies for teaching critical skills in the four named areas. Field experience hours required. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program.

This course provides an introduction and overview to the field of disability studies in education, and examines inclusive practices in contemporary schools, grades PK-12. Topics covered will be the identification and characteristics of students with disabilities, a timeline of special education and inclusion, and a review of current legislation and policy. The course will cover roles and responsibilities of general and special educators as they collaborate in designing and implementing effective inclusive classroom plans.

This course introduces educational best practices related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. This course includes lesson planning, presentation, refelction, and analysis. Emphasis on writing, speaking and listening. This course is restricted to students in the professional degree completion program. Prerequisite: 303.