An overview of educational considerations for students with special needs related to literacy. Emphasis on identifying preferred literacy activities and embedding opportunities for literacy instruction throughout the school. Several researched based strategies for literacy instruction will be explored. Various methods for assessing literacy gains and instructional impact will be examined. Candidates will be required to engage in field based instructional activities. Candidates will participate in cohort meetings throughout the semester.

Syllabi

Course Syllabus (MS Word 2003)
Course Syllabus (Adobe Acrobat)

Instructional Materials (per course session)

Session 1 - Introduction to the Philosophy &
Psychology of Disability
Session 2 - Classroom Routines
Session 3 - Establishing Professional Learning Communities to Support Literacy and Inclusive Practices for All Students
Session 5 - From Communication to Literacy
Session 6 - 2nd Grade Language Arts
Session 7 - From Communication to Literacy
Session 8 - Literacy for Students with Significant Disabilities
Session 9 - Participating in a General Education Lesson
Session 9b - Pivotal Skills Module
Session 10 - Principle of Partial Participation
Session 11 - An Integrated Literacy Program
for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
Session 12 - Strategies for Teaching Literacy
Session 13Strategies for Teaching Literacy

Field Activity Assignments and Associated Rubrics

Field Activity & Rubric 1 - Identifying opportunities to engage in literacy throughout the school day

Field Activity & Rubric 2 - Adapting General Education Literacy - Activity

Field Activity & Rubric 3 -Adapting General Education Literacy - Materials

Supplemental Materials and Resources

2nd Grade Language Arts Activity