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EDUCATION - SPECIAL EDUCATION
EDS 260 Developmental Reading, Instruction, Assessment, Remediation
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Concepts, techniques and skills to teach struggling readers. Includes the components of reading. Includes the application
of concepts to conduct assessments, instructional and remedial activities for struggling readers. Includes how to
participate in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process to help develop long-range individualized instructional
plans and create short-range goals and objectives considering an individual student’s abilities, needs and learning
environment.
Information:
Same as EDU 260.
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
This class requires a 15-hour special education practicum.
Offered: Spring.
EDS 261 Teaching Methods Learning Disabilities
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Foundations in the field of learning disabilities (LD) and related disabilities. Includes the characteristics of learners, team
collaboration, and current legislation. Includes assessments for diagnosis, placement, and instruction. Also includes
specific remedial techniques for teaching reading, writing, and mathematics to students with LD and Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Information:
Admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program or Education department permission is required before
enrolling in this course.
Requires a paid subscription to TaskStream electronic portfolio. Additional fees apply.
This class requires a 15-hour special education practicum.
Offered: Fall.
EDS 263 Special Education: Cross Category AEPA Prep
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Overview, concepts, and techniques to prepare for the Arizona Educator’s Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) test in the area
of Special Education-Cross Category specialty. Includes the types and characteristics of a variety of disabilities, assessing
special needs students and developing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs), promoting student development and learning,
and working collaboratively in a learning community.
Offered: Summer.
EDS 264 Special Education: Learning Disabilities AEPA Prep
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Overview, concepts, and techniques to prepare for the Arizona Educator’s Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) test in the area
of Special Education-Learning Disabilities specialty. Includes the following topics: types and characteristics of a variety of
learning disabilities; assessing special needs students and developing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs); promoting
student development and learning; and working collaboratively in a learning community.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDS 290 Internship
8 cr. hrs. 40 periods (40 lab)
Overview of the student teaching experience, Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) Internship. Includes initial discussion,
observation, assessing the learning environments, evaluating educational resources, long and short-term planning, midterm
evaluation, curriculum development and implementation and accommodation to individual needs. Also includes
assessments, parent and community collaboration, portfolio, teamwork, and professional development and evaluation.
Information:
This course requires admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program and TPP Internship and Education
Department approval prior to registration.
EDS 290A, 290B, 290C, and 290D together constitute EDS 290.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
EDS 290A Internship I
2 cr. hrs. 10 periods (10 lab)
Overview of the student teaching experience, Teacher Preparation Program (TPP) Internship. Includes initial discussion,
observation, assessing the learning environments, evaluating educational resources, long and short-term planning, midterm
evaluation, curriculum development and implementation and accommodation to individual needs. Also includes
assessments, parent and community collaboration, portfolio, teamwork, and professional development and evaluation.
Information:
This course requires admission to the Post-Degree Teacher Certification Program and TPP Internship and Education
Department approval prior to registration.
EDS 290A, 290B, 290C, and 290D together constitute EDS 290.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
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