MS Special Education

Program Learning Objectives

1. Apply understandings of Learner Development, Learning Differences, and Knowledge of Students.
2. Create and maintain classroom routines and environments that promote learning, inclusivity, respect, and health/safety.
3. Demonstrate and apply curricular content knowledge to design and organize effective learning experiences.
4. Select and implement scientifically validated instructional approaches to meet individual learning needs.
5. Collect and analyze assessment data from multiple measures to make data-based decisions about student learning needs, service eligibility, and instructional modifications.
6. Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, legality, collaboration, and continuous growth and reflection.
7. Engage in educational research and inquiry to remain informed of best practices, current research, legislation and debate.