EDSP 4770 - Curriculum, Collaboration, and Consultation

• Students will be able to analyze and evaluate general education curriculum standards, benchmarks and grade level indicators to allow access for learners with disabilities.
• Students will be able to apply models of co-teaching attending to advantages, administrative support, teaching philosophies, delineation of roles, planning, communication strategies, developmental stages, scheduling, evaluation/feedback, and barriers.
• Students will be able to apply the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) to the development of standards-based curricula and adapt, modify, or align curriculum to meet the needs of learners.
• Students will be able to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with caregivers and professionals.
• Students will be able to access and utilize information from family, school officials, legal system/community service agencies, unique services, networks, and organizations including career/vocational and transition support.
• Students will be able to analyze and apply collaboration/consultative roles in the integration of individuals with disabilities into the general curriculum/classroom, including the coordination of related service personnel to maximize instruction.
• Students will be able to develop and use individual assessment strategies to promote access to general education standards and performance objectives.
• Students will be able to access, research, and present current instructional methodologies that promote student learning for individuals with disabilities.
• Students will be able to effectively use technology, collaboration and cooperative learning strategies, local and state resources to assist in planning, assessing, and evaluating integrated units of studies for learners with disabilities.