Apr 25, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDUC 305 - IEP Content and Secondary Transitions

(3 credits)
The focus of this course is on the content and development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP) that meets IDEA requirements. Students will review IDEA requirements regarding the referral and evaluation process, the IEP, placement decisions and timelines. Students will examine the three areas of transition programming: employment goals, post-secondary goals and independent living goals. Assessment, community and classroom based instruction, and progress monitoring will also be addressed. The importance of collaboration among the student, family, agencies, and the school team will be explored. The culminating activity of this course will be planning and carrying out a mock IEP conference based on a case study subject. This course fulfills all of the PDE Special Education candidate competencies for Secondary Transition. Field experience includes social skills instruction to secondary students, as well as a variety of opportunities for observation and one-to-one support of students with diverse needs. Prerequisites:   and  . Students will complete eight hours of field experience in an area school or educational setting.