Special Education

Program

Mission Statement/Program Goals

The mission of the MEd in special education is to broaden the student’s knowledge base in special education in order to more effectively meet the needs of special students.

Learning Objectives/Outcomes

Beginning teacher candidates will provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences.
Beginning teacher candidates will use multiple methods of assessment and data-sources in making educational decisions.
Beginning teacher candidates will use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning and to select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies.
Beginning teacher candidates will practice collaboration with families, other educators, related service providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies.

Assessments

Teacher Work Sample (midway through program, developed in a required course of the same name).
Portfolio based on the five core principles of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (as a culminating assessment).
Student must take the appropriate Praxis II if not previously taken.

Program Coursework

GPA of 3.0 must be maintained in content courses as well as education courses.