Special Education (EDSP)
EDSP 570P | ASSESSMENT IDENTIFICATION TO TRANSITION SPECIAL EDUCATION
Units: 3
Candidates develop skills in using a wide variety of assessment instruments and techniques to inform identification, placement, planning, monitoring and transitioning of students academically, socially and/or behaviorally at-risk. Students
will administer formal assessment tests, construct, administer and evaluate informal assessments appropriate from preschool to adulthood in home, school and community settings. Focus is on criteria for becoming competent assessors of at¿risk individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. Legal procedures, nondiscriminatory practices (including analysis of CELDT proficiency levels of ELL) and engagement in a district multidisciplinary team provide the framework for making valid assessment decisions. Case studies provide a problem-based opportunity to collaboratively explore the case management role of an education specialist. Candidates will use emerging understanding of assessment as an instructional informant to design, use and analyze formal and informal assessments that help monitor and plan instruction based on response to
intervention (RtI). Overarching outcome is to become reliable competent consumers of assessment information to analyze assessment results to inform the IFSP, IEP & ITP decision¿making process and ongoing instruction.
EDSP 571P | POSITIVE BEHAVIOR AND INSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT IN SPED
Units: 3
Self- regulatory knowledge and strategies to provide teachers and students with skills to identify manage and monitor their own behavior and the behavior of others across learning settings and social situations is emphasized. A cross section of theories, models, legal and ethical variables relevant to orchestrating learning across K-22 settings where individuals with mild to moderate disabilities are receiving instructional, social, behavioral and transition life-skill services. This includes English Language Learners with concomitant special education needs, student exhibiting traits associated with autism spectrum disorder, other health impaired, traumatic brain injury, learning disabilities and mild to moderate retardation. The use of positive behavioral interventions and functional behavior analysis will be discussed and students will demonstrate appropriate skills using these strategies.
EDSP 573P | COLLABORATION WITH FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS
Units: 3
This course is designed to provide students with the skills required to work effectively with the families of children and youth with disabilities and with the network of service providers and community agencies with which these families interact. Focus will be on understanding family coping processes, development of communication and problem solving skills, active listening, utilization of parent interview techniques in family assessment and methods for accessing educational and developmental service delivery systems. There will be a strong emphasis on the development of cultural competence as candidates learn to understand family systems and family life stages, transition challenges, the importance of collaborative parent-professional relationships, parent advocacy, and development of cooperative intervention programs.
EDSP 574 | GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES AND FOUNDATIONS IN SPED
Units: 3
Focus is on identification and distinction of characteristics and needs that qualify an individual for special education services according to federal and state law. The principles of action research and global perspectives of special needs frame an investigation of the academic, social and behavioral needs of individuals. Candidates use a global historical lens to understand the philosophy, education foundations and evidenced-based research that underpin the legal and ethical definition and service delivery options for individuals with exceptional needs. Emphasis is placed on individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate mental retardation, other health impairment, emotional disturbance, and autism spectrum disorders within the disability area, in kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available. Candidates explore how cultural, community and individual diversity and the needs of English learners influence classification and placement.
EDSP 575P | EVIDENCE BASED INCLUSIVE PRACTICES MILD/MODERATE 5-22
Units: 1-3
Focus is on curriculum and instruction planning and delivery that addresses the individual needs of students with mild to moderate exceptionality that maintains the integrity of age appropriate state mandated content area standards. The course also focuses on the dual instructional planning and delivery needs for individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate mental retardation, other health impairment, emotional disturbance and autism spectrum disorders within the disability area, in kindergarten, grades 1 through 12 and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of
program options available. Planning and delivery of instruction concurrently attends to the needs of English Language Learners and the diversity of student, parent and community norms. Theory, practice and research are integrated into activities designed to provide education specialists with a multiplicity of strategies and techniques for working with students, paraeducators, general educators and ancillary professionals across the spectrum of inclusive education options. This course stresses the development and implementation of individual educational plans (IEPs) and individual transition plans (ITPs).
Fieldwork: A 25-hour fieldwork commitment in order to complete the assignments and meet the performance–based competencies for this course is required. The regular consistent field-experience must provide sufficient time to complete the PACT project. Intern candidates must meet with the instructor to determine if their district contract special education placement meets all or some of the fieldwork requirements for this course.
EDSP 579 | LEGAL ETHICAL & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN DIVERSE SOCIETY
Units: 2-3
This course will explore policy and procedures pertinent to the special education system within the cultural diversity of California. It will examine such system elements as assessment, case management, finance, individualized program planning, regulations, and professional ethics. Under consideration will be other relevant compliance requirements as contained in federal and state regulations.
EDSP 589I | HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
Units: 3
Non-Core Attributes: International
This course provides candidates an overview of two critical areas relative to teaching school-age populations in
contemporary schools: (I) creating supportive, healthy environments for student learning, and (2) teaching special
populations in general education. Personal, family, school, community and environmental factors related to
students' academic, physical, emotional and social well being are addressed as well as the effects of student health
and safety on leaning. Candidates learn and apply skills for communicating and working constructively with
students, their families and community members and how to access site-based and community resources and
agencies in order to provide integrated support to meet the individual needs of each student.
Characteristics and service delivery needs of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood are also
investigated. Legally mandated categorical disabilities are discussed in terms of the individual, family, education,
and ancillary service issues. There is a primary focus on how educational, behavioral, social, ecological,
transitional, and vocational needs of exceptional students can be addressed in general education settings. Discussion
covers a multiplicity of strategies and techniques recommended for integrated service delivery for individuals with
special needs in general education and in local communities.
EDSP 589P | HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
Units: 3
This course provides candidates an overview of two critical areas relative to teaching school-age populations in contemporary schools: (1) creating supportive, healthy environments for student learning, and (2) teaching special populations in general education. A comparative international perspective of the foundations, pedagogy practices and service delivery options for individuals with disabilities and their families builds an understanding of cultural and personal considerations for service delivery within a classroom. Personal, family, school, community and environmental factors related to students¿ academic, physical, emotional and social well being are addressed as well as the effects of student health and safety on learning. Candidates learn and apply skills for communicating and working constructively with students, their families and community members and how to access site-based and community resources and agencies in order to provide integrated support to meet the individual needs of each student.
Characteristics and service delivery needs of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood are also investigated. Legally mandated categorical disabilities will be discussed in terms of the individual, family, education, and ancillary service issues. There is a primary focus on how educational, behavioral, social, ecological, transitional, and vocational needs of exceptional students can be addressed in general education settings. Discussion covers a multiplicity of strategies and techniques recommended for integrated service delivery for individuals with special needs in general education and in local communities.
EDSP 590P | STUDENT TEACHING MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES
Units: 1-7 Repeatability: Yes (Can be repeated for Credit)
Supervised full day semester long student teaching in settings serving individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. This includes individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate mental retardation, other health
impairment, emotional disturbance, and autism spectrum disorders within the disability area, in kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available. Focus is on curriculum and instruction planning and delivery that addresses the individual needs of students while maintaining the integrity of age appropriate state mandated subject matter standards. Competency is demonstrated in relation to referral, assessment, IEP/ITP/BIP process, instruction, intervention, intervention, program, instructional and materials modification, consultation, coteaching, teacher inservice, behavior planning, and intervention. Theory, practice and research are integrated into activities designed to provide education specialists with a multiplicity of strategies and techniques for working with students, paraeducators, and general educators and ancillary professionals across the spectrum of inclusive education options. This course stresses the development and implementation of individual educational plans (IEPs) and individual
transition plans (ITPs). Planning and delivery of instruction concurrently attends to the need of English Language Learning and the diversity of student, parent and community norms.
EDSP 590S | STUDENT TEACHING MILD TO MODERATE DISABILITIES SEMINAR
Units: 1
Concurrent Enrollment in EDSP 590P and this seminar are required. The seminar will provide students enrolled in student teaching with additional support with their placements. Class meeting will also include reviews of instructional strategies and
pedagogical competencies designed to support students with their student teaching experience.
EDSP 591P | MCC SPED EXTENDED PRACTICUM
Units: 1 Repeatability: No
Supervised extended practicum in secondary settings serving individuals with mild to moderate disabilities. This includes individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate mental retardation, other health impairment, emotional disturbance and autism spectrum disorders within the disability area, in ages 5-22 and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available. Focus is on curriculum and instruction planning and delivery that addresses the individual needs of students while maintaining the integrity of age appropriate state mandated subject matter standards.
EDSP 593S | PRACTICUM SEMINAR FOR INDIVIDUAL INDUCTION PLAN IIP
Units: 2
The purpose of the Practicum Seminar for Individual Induction Plan is support participants in sharing, discussing, analyzing and evaluating their current practice in creating positive classroom environments. Through sharing of personal student teaching experiences, participants will address current educational issues affecting children in our schools. Topics that may be discussed are effective classroom management, instructional methods for all children, parent involvement, professional development, education law, resume writing, interview strategies, and professional collaboration.
EDSP 599 | INDEPENDENT STUDY
Units: 1-3
Independent study designed for individual student needs. Students must complete the Application for Independent Study or Research form and obtain the signatures of the faculty supervisor, Department Chair and the Associate Dean prior to registering for the course.