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  • SPEC 504: ASD Assmt Plan

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Designed to provide students with additional knowledge and skills to effectively conduct assessments and plan instructional programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Students will gain an understanding of the legal provisions for current assessment practices relevant to students with ASD. Significant emphasis will be on selecting and implementing appropriate assessment instruments, interpreting data to design and adapt programming, and leading the functional behavior assessment process to identify problematic behaviors.
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  • SPEC 506: Positive Behav Supp

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Explores the principles of human behavior, multi-tiered systems of support, culturally relevant trauma-informed group management procedures, and design/implementation of person (student)-centered behavior support plans. This course engages students through implementation of these practices within an embedded field-experience. It examines the relationship among research, policy and practice as it pertains to prevention and early intervention with group and individual problems at school and community levels. The course is designed using a team-based learning format to mirror collaborative expectations in the field.
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  • SPEC 507: Trauma Inf Prac Sch

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides the opportunity to extend knowledge and skills concerning adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), trauma, and associated programs and practices including Positive Behavior Support, Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) framework. This course can be taken as part of the sequence that leads to the Endorsement in Social, Emotional, and Behavior Wellness of Students PK-12 offered through the Pennsylvania Department of Education or as an elective course.
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  • SPEC 510: Intro Indiv w/Except

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Focused on the protection of basic human rights for all individuals, the course examines research-based systemic educational practices, such as tiered intervention supports and high-leverage practices. Introduces laws and guidelines regarding identification of exceptionalities utilizing definitions, characteristics, and etiology within educational contexts through the lens of cultural relevancy and ethics including racial, ethnic, and social diversity. This course examines historical, current cultural, and ethical issues surrounding individuals with exceptionalities.
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  • SPEC 520: Data Dvn Int Ind Exc

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Addresses the needs of teacher candidates who have the responsibility for instruction and literacy development for students with disabilities. The course content emphasizes a comprehensive overview of the skills, processes, and evidence-based practices for linking assessment and instruction in inclusive settings for students with disabilities.
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  • SPEC 527: Intro to Early Int

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides an overview of the field of early intervention (EI), including historical perspectives, philosophies of EI, influences of exceptionalities on the development of young children, individualized planning (Individualized Family Service Plan [IFSP]), early intervention models and multi-tiered intervention strategies and supports (MTSS), collaboration between service providers (e.g., OT, PT, SLP) and families. The content includes a focus on emerging literacy strategies within home and intervention environments.
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  • SPEC 529: Tech for Indiv Excep

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Develops an understanding of existing and emerging technologies being used by various professionals working with individuals with exceptionalities. Students will use computers, assistive devices, educational software and other technologies utilized as instructional tools, administrative tools, and environmental interfaces.
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  • SPEC 530: Meth Instr Ind Excep

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Provides candidates with culturally sensitive and relevant evidenced-based skills for developing inclusive classroom instruction for students with exceptionalities, by creating positive classroom learning environments, and establishing effective collaboration in an ethical manner.
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  • SPEC 535: Lit Inst Indiv Excep

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Prepares teacher candidates to identify, develop, and implement culturally relevant evidence-based literacy instruction for students with exceptionalities. Within an overview of structured literacy instruction, key components including explicit instruction, progress monitoring, and data analysis will be emphasized. Requirements include literacy lesson development, implementation, and analysis. Candidates will also examine resources and the process to identify effective literacy programs and practices for students with exceptionalities.
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  • SPEC 540: Incl Practices PK-8

    3.00 Credits
    Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

    Guides teacher candidates through the recognition and implementation of effective instructional practices for students with high-incidence exceptionalities PK-8. The course addresses planning and differentiating inclusive instruction based on the needs of various high-incidence exceptionalities, learning characteristics, and cultural diversity. The content focuses on comprehensive implementation of skills, processes, and evidence-based practices of positive and professional collaboration to support students within inclusive classroom environments during the Pennsylvania Department of Education Stage 3 embedded field work.
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