EXC 6671 - Educational Partnerships and Practicum II: Special Education General Education Curriculum: Consultative

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: EPY 2050, EXC 4010, EXC 6560, EXC 6570, EXC 6580, EXC 6590, and EXC 6661.
Description
This is the second of two required practica for students preparing for initial licensure in special education general education curriculum: consultative. This course includes the study of family systems and parenting perspectives, effective communication, and models of collaboration. Students are placed in public school settings for the entire school day during the semester of their practicum. Practicum requirements may be completed on the job for those students who are currently employed as a classroom teacher in an approved setting. Students not employed by an approved school will be placed by the program.They will be required to show proof of tort liability coverage and have completed a criminal background check through the College of Education Office of Academic Assistance. Students comlete the requirements for this practicum with a supervising teacher in a public school setting. The placement requires 15-20 hours per week in classroom settings working with students with mild disabilities. Various means of collaboration within the school setting are discussed as well as roles and responsibilities of school personnel in consultation, collaboration, and teamwork during the required seminars. Learners demonstrate an understanding of the importance of collaboration in specific special education activities such as pre-referral teams, assessment, IEP/ITP meetings, and consultation with general education teachers regarding strategies for working with students with disabilities. This course requires additional assignment(s) beyond those at the initial level. (Repeatable, once).