Schottler, Bock (ACCK faculty)
SE210 Introduction to Infants, Children, and Youth with Special Needs (3 hours)
This class is a survey of federal and state mandates for special education, including an overview of categorical and non-categorical exceptionalities delineated in the laws; service delivery systems; advocacy groups; the concept of natural environments and least restrictive environments; and the purpose and function of the IFSP and IEP. The class, which is required for all students seeking certification in Education, is designed to introduce all preservice teachers to mild and moderate disabilities. The course also serves as a foundation for additional special education course work. It is a prerequisite for SE431, 453, 471, and 473 and is recommended prior to SE338. On various ACCK campuses. Prerequisite: Apply to the Teacher Education Program.
SE220 Field Experience in Services for Student with Special Needs (1 hour)
An early field placement for directed observation of special education teachers working with elementary - or secondary-level students with mild/moderate disabilities.
SE310 Foundations for Special Education Services (4 hours)
This course addresses historical perspectives and current practices (Module A), laws, regulations, and policies governing practice (Module B), and affects of individual differences, language, and culture on educational performance (Module C). The course includes a supervised field experience (Module D). Concurrent Modules A-D.
SE315 General Methods for Special Education Services (4 hours)
This course addresses assessments used for eligibility, placement, and curricular decisions (Module A), the special education process from pre-identification through individual program implementation (Module B), and effective collaboration and communication skills with diverse learners, families, colleagues, and community stakeholders (Module C). The course includes a supervised field experience (Module D). Concurrent Modules A-D. Prerequisite: SE310.
SE320 Beginning American Sign Language (2 hours)
This course provides a beginning study of ASL structure and teaches ASL, a visual-gestural language, using second language teaching techniques and learning strategies. American Sign Language is the sign language of the Deaf community in the United States. No Prerequisites. This class is intended as an elective education course and is a prerequisite to SE322. Students may enroll for full credit only.
SE321 Grades K-6 Methods for Special Needs (4 hours)
This course addresses IEP implementation using evidence-based practices. Emphasis is on collaborative teaching models. Topics of study include lesson planning, basic skill and content area instruction, adapting methods and materials, positive behavior supports, and progress monitoring. SE331 Grades K-6 Field Experience must be taken concurrently. The course includes a supervised field experience. Prerequisites: SE310 & SE315.
SE322 Intermediate American Sign Language (2 hours)
This course provides an intermediate study of ASL structure and teaches ASL, a visual-gestural language, using second language teaching techniques and learning strategies. American Sign Language is the sign language of the Deaf community in the United States. SE320 is a prerequisite. This class is intended as an elective education course. Students may enroll for full credit only.
SE331 Grades K-6 Field Experience (1 hour)
This course is a supervised field experience with children in grades K-6 who have an identified disability. The course will emphasize evidence-based practices and techniques presented in SE321. Students will participate in IEP development, lesson planning, and instruction. SE321 Grades K-6 Methods for Special Needs must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: SE310 & SE315.
SE338 Foundations of Early Childhood Intervention (3 hours)
This interdisciplinary class offers an overview of early childhood intervention for infants, toddlers, preschool, and primary-aged children with special needs. It includes history, philosophical foundations, populations served, identification and service delivery, professional roles, resources, and current trends and issues.
SE345 Behavior Management (2 hours)
This course addresses culturally sensitive methods for preventing and intervening with problem behavior. Topics include school-wide discipline systems, classroom management, social skills instruction, student support meetings (Module A) and functional analysis, non-aversive intervention, and behavior intervention plans (Module B).
SE359 Methods for Facilitating Child Development (2 hours)
This class deals with methods for facilitating the development of infants, toddlers, children, or youth with at-risk conditions or disabilities. It is intended for upper-level undergraduates or practicing professionals in a child-related field.
SE361 Grades 5-12 Methods for Special Needs (4 hours)
This course addresses IEP implementation, including transition components. Emphasis is on self-determination, self-advocacy, career awareness and post-school options in specific outcome areas. Topics of study include curriculum standards, lesson planning, basic skills instruction, learning strategies, adapting methods, materials and assessments, positive behavior supports, and progress monitoring. SE371 Grades 5-12 Field Experience must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: SE310 & SE315.
SE371 Grades 5-12 Field Experience (1 hour)
This course is a supervised field experience with children in grades 5-12 who have an identified disability. The course will emphasize evidence-based practices and techniques presented in SE361. Students will participate in IEP development, lesson planning, and instruction. SE361 Grades 5-12 Methods for Special Needs must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: SE 310 & SE315.
SE381 Grades K-12 Functional Resources (4 hours)
This course focuses on building an understanding of how to plan and implement effective instruction for students with functional learning needs. Topics of study include service delivery options, personal profile assessments, community based instruction, principle of partial participation, student instruction matrix, complex health, physical and emotional needs, related service providers, and social networks. This course includes a supervised field experience. Prerequisites: SE310 & SE315.
SE391 Methods for Assessing and Facilitating Infant/Toddler Development (3 hours)
This class covers ongoing assessment linked to program planning for infants and toddlers, including those who are typically developing as well as those with risk conditions and disabilities, and their families. Techniques are demonstrated and practiced for assessing child and family needs, IFSP development, selection of developmentally appropriate methods and materials, individual and group care in natural environments, and transition between services. Skills for working with families are emphasized. This class must be taken concurrently with SE392. SE338 must be taken previously or concurrently.
SE392 Early Practicum in Assessing and Facilitating Infant/Toddler Development (1 hour)
This field experience provides opportunities to observe and practice assessment, care, education, and intervention techniques with typically and atypically developing infants and toddlers, and their families. It must be taken simultaneously with SE391.
SE393 Methods for Assessment and Intervention with Preschool/Kindergarten-aged Children (3 hours)
This class covers ongoing assessment linked to program planning for intervention with preschool/kindergarten-aged children with risk conditions and disabilities, and their families. Techniques are demonstrated and practiced for assessing child and family needs, development and implementation of IFSP and IEP’s, selection of developmentally appropriate methods and materials, organization of instruction within various service delivery models using least restrictive arrangements, and transition between services. This class must be taken concurrently with SE394. SE338 is a prerequisite.
SE394 Early Practicum in Assessment and Intervention with Preschool/Kindergarten-aged Children (1 hour)
This field experience provides opportunities to observe and practice assessment and intervention techniques with typically and atypically developing preschool/kindergarten-aged children, and their families. It must be taken simultaneously with SE393.
SE431 Grades K-6 Clinical Experience (5 hours)
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for elementary level students with adaptive learning needs. The preservice teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports. Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. Prerequisites SE210, 310, 315, 321, 331, and 345. Concurrent or subsequent semester SE499.
SE433 Grades K-6 Internship (4 hours)
This course is a supervised teaching experience with an on-site mentor who provides or supervises services for elementary level students with adaptive learning needs. Emphasis is on application of research-based content knowledge and pedagogy and reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This internship is designed for practicing teachers adding grades K-6 adaptive endorsement or for students who have completed a special education clinical experience. Prerequisites: SE210, 310, 315, 321, 331, and 345. Concurrent or subsequent semester SE499.
SE453 Grades 5-8 Internship (4-6 hours)
This course is a supervised teaching experience with an on-site mentor who provides or supervises services for middle level students with adaptive learning needs. Emphasis is on application of research-based content knowledge and pedagogy and reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This internship is designed for practicing teachers adding grades 5-8 adaptive endorsement or for students who have completed a special education clinical experience. Prerequisites: SE210, 310, 315, 321, 331, and 345. Concurrent or subsequent semester SE499.
SE461 Practicum in Intervention with Infants, Toddlers, and their Families (2-7 hours)
This class offers a supervised experience in working with allied professionals and parents to facilitate the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities. Prerequisites include acceptance into the ACCK Special Education program. Prerequisite: SE345 and SE359 are strongly recommended. For students without previous education certification, this class constitutes student teaching. By arrangement.
SE462 Practicum in Intervention with Preschool/Kindergarten-aged Children (2-7 hours)
This course provides a supervised experience in working with allied professionals and families to assess, plan instructional programs, and teach preschool/kindergarten-aged children with disabilities. Prerequisites include acceptance into the college’s and ACCK’s teacher education programs. Prerequisite courses are SE338, 345, 393, and 394. For students without previous education certification, this class constitutes a portion of student teaching. By arrangement.
SE468 Family, School, and Community Relationships for Early Childhood Professionals (2 hours)
This course offers techniques for working with families, team members from multiple disciplines, and professionals from a variety of agencies. Emphasis is placed upon application of family systems theory, strategies for effective team membership and conferencing, professional ethics, and planning for long-term professional development. This is the capstone course in preparation for endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education typically taken after the rest of the course requirements.
SE471 Grades 6-12 Clinical Experience (5 hours)
This course is a supervised teaching experience with a special educator who provides services for secondary level students with adaptive learning needs. The preservice teacher will work collaboratively with the cooperating special educator, families, and school team members to apply research-based knowledge of assessment, instruction aligned to IEP goals, and positive behavioral supports. Emphasis is on reflective, culturally sensitive practice. Prerequisites: SE210, 310, 315, 345, 361 and 371. Concurrent or subsequent semester SE499.
SE473 Grades 6-12 Internship (4 hours)
This course is supervised teaching experience with an on-site mentor who provides or supervises services for secondary level students with adaptive learning needs. Emphasis is on application of research-based content knowledge and pedagogy and reflective, culturally sensitive practice. This internship is designed for practicing teachers adding grades 6-12 adaptive endorsement or for students who have completed a special education clinical experience. Prerequisites: SE210, 310, 315, 345, 361, and 371. Concurrent or subsequent semester SE499.
SE486 Topics in Special Education: (variable secondary title) (1 hour)
This class deals in depth with a specific topic related to infants, toddlers, children or youth with disabilities or development risk conditions and/or their families. As announced.
SE499 Capstone Issues (1 hour)
This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on their clinical experience or internship and professional role with peers, ACCK faculty, and special educators. Topics of discussion include professionalism, ethical issues, advocacy, diversity, and resources. Prerequisites: SE210, 310, 315, 321 & 331, 345, or 361 & 371. Concurrent or previous semester: SE431 or SE471 (or comparable Internship).
SE585 (graduate level) Methods for Facilitating Child Development (2 hours)
This class deals with methods for facilitating the development of infants, toddlers, children, or youth with at-risk conditions or disabilities. It is intended for upper-level undergraduates or practicing professionals in a child-related field.
SE586 (graduate level) Topics in Special Education: (variable secondary title) (1 hour)
This class deals in depth with a specific topic related to infants, toddlers, children, or youth with disabilities or developmental risk conditions and for their families. As announced.
