6000

Designed to link theories and practices associated with families, schools, and communities for children and youth with disabilities, the focus of this course emphasizes the use of strategies that develop positive and supportive relationships between families and staff while promoting student development and learning.  Some topics include the legal and philosophical basis for family participation, transition requirements, and the professional issues educators and related-service personnel typically encounter.  Family-centered services and parent education will be stressed, including identification of educators’ roles with other disciplines to building partnerships that support families.  

3 hr./wk.

This course explores issues of assessment with multilingual learners in US schools. It equips teacher candidates with the skills needed to develop and implement effective assessment instruments, assess student learning, and analyze student work to inform future instruction. The course also provides a critical understanding of the larger policy context.

3 hr./wk. Includes 10 hours of fieldwork.

Aspects of management such as scheduling, assignment, financial management, and reporting. Basic operational needs, procedures and administration for prospective building level principals.

3 hr./wk.