Professional Practices Spec Ed

Prerequisite: SPED 509 and SPED 575; or consent of graduate program coordinator This course will develop the professional skills of teachers of students with moderate special education needs in the areas of Response to Intervention (RTI), Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development, Massachusetts common core curriculum frameworks, existing state and federal laws, appropriate use of assistive technologies, collaborating with general educators, supervising paraprofessionals and working with parents and community agencies. Field experiences will be included.