Mild Moderate Requirements - Alternative Teacher Preparation

Standard	Description	Courses
CC1:K1	Models, theories, and philosophies that form the basis for special education practice.	SPED 5300 SPED 5310 SPED 5320 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC1:K2	Laws, policies, and ethical principles regarding behavior management planning and implementation.	SPED 5300 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC1:K3	Relationship of special education to the organization and function of educational agencies.	SPED 5300
CC1:K4	Rights and responsibilities of students, parents, teachers, and other professionals, and schools related to exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5310 SPED 5320 SPED 5350
CC1:K5	Issues in definition and identification of individuals with exceptional learning needs, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.	SPED 5310 SPED 5320
CC1:K6	Issues, assurances, and due process rights related to assessment, eligibility, and placement within a continuum of services.	SPED 5310 SPED 5320
CC1:K7	Family systems and the role of families in the educational process.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC1:K8	Historical points of view and contribution of culturally diverse groups.
CC1:K9	Impact of the dominant culture on shaping schools and the individuals who study and work in them.
CC1:K10	Potential impact of differences in values, languages, and customs that can exist between the home and school.	SPED 5230
CC1:S1	Articulate personal philosophy of special education.	SPED 5230
CC2:K1	Typical and atypical human growth and development.
CC2:K2	Educational implications of characteristics of various exceptionalities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5320 SPED 5430
CC2:K3	Characteristics and effects of the cultural and environmental milieu of the individual with exceptional learning needs and the family.
CC2:K4	Family systems and the role of families in supporting development.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC2:K5	Similarities and differences of individuals with and without exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5320 SPED 5430
CC2:K6	Similarities and differences among individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5300
CC2:K7	Effects of various medications on individuals with exceptional learning needs.
CC3:K1	Effects an exceptional condition(s) can have on an individual's life.	SPED 5320
CC3:K2	Impact of learners' academic and social abilities, attitudes, interests, and values on instruction and career development.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC3:K3	Variations in beliefs, traditions, and values across and within cultures and their effects on relationships among individuals with exceptional learning needs, family, and schooling.
CC3:K4	Cultural perspectives influencing the relationships among families, schools, and communities as related to instruction.	SPED 5320
CC3:K5	Differing ways of learning of individuals with exceptional learning needs including those from culturally diverse backgrounds and strategies for addressing these differences.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5360
CC4:S1	Use strategies to facilitate integration into various settings.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC4:S2	Teach individuals to use self-assessment, problem-solving, and other cognitive strategies to meet their needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC4:S3	Select, adapt, and use instructional strategies and materials according to characteristics of the individual with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
CC4:S4	Use strategies to facilitate maintenance and generalization of skills across learning environments.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5310 SPED 5320 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC4:S5	Use procedures to increase the individual's self-awareness, self-management, self-control, self-reliance, and self-esteem.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC4:S6	Use strategies that promote successful transitions for individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5430
CC5:K1	Demands of learning environments.	SPED 5300 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC5:K2	Basic classroom management theories and strategies for individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC5:K3	Effective management of teaching and learning.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC5:K4	Teacher attitudes and behaviors that influence behavior of individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC5:K5	Social skills needed for educational and other environments.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350
CC5:K6	Strategies for crisis prevention and intervention.	SPED 5230 SPED 5360
CC5:K7	Strategies for preparing individuals to live harmoniously and productively in a culturally diverse world.
CC5:K8	Ways to create learning environments that allow individuals to retain and appreciate their own and each others' respective language and cultural heritage.
CC5:K9	Ways specific cultures are negatively stereotyped.	SPED 5230
CC5:K10	Strategies used by diverse populations to cope with a legacy of former and continuing racism.
CC5:S1	Create a safe, equitable, positive, and supportive learning environment in which diversities are valued.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC5:S2	Identify realistic expectations for personal and social behavior in various settings.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5310 SPED 5360
CC5:S3	Identify supports needed for integration into various program placements.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC5:S4	Design learning environments that encourage active participation in individual and group activities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC5:S5	Modify the learning environment to manage behaviors.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC5:S6	Use performance data and information from all stakeholders to make or suggest modifications in learning environments.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5350 SPED 5360 SPED 5430
CC5:S7	Establish and maintain rapport with individuals with and without exceptional learning needs.
CC5:S8	Teach self-advocacy.	SPED 5360
CC5:S9	Create an environment that encourages self-advocacy and increased independence.	SPED 5230 SPED 5360
CC5:S10	Use effective and varied behavior management strategies.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350
CC5:S11	Use the least intensive behavior management strategy consistent with the needs of the individual with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC5:S12	Design and manage daily routines.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5350
CC5:S13	Organize, develop, and sustain learning environments that support positive intracultural and intercultural experiences.
CC5:S14	Mediate controversial intercultural issues among students within the learning environment in ways that enhance any culture, group, or person.
CC5:S15	Structure, direct, and support the activities of paraeducators, volunteers, and tutors.	SPED 5230
CC5:S16	Use universal precautions.
CC6:K1	Effects of cultural and linguistic differences on growth and development.
CC6:K2	Characteristics of one's own culture and use of language and the ways in which these can differ from other cultures and uses of languages.	SPED 5300 SPED 5360
CC6:K3	Ways of behaving and communicating among cultures that can lead to misinterpretation and misunderstanding.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350
CC6:K4	Augmentative and assistive communication strategies.
CC6:S1	Use strategies to support and enhance communication skills of individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5430
CC6:S2	Use communication strategies and resources to facilitate understanding of subject matter for students whose primary language is not the dominant language.	SPED 5230 SPED 5430
CC7:K1	Theories and research that form the basis of curriculum development and instructional practice.
CC7:K2	Scope and sequences of general and special curricula.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
CC7:K3	National, state or provincial, and local curricula standards.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC7:K4	Technology for planning and managing the teaching and learning environment.	SPED 5230
CC7:K5	Roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator related to instruction, intervention, and direct service.	SPED 5230
CC7:S1	Identify and prioritize areas of the general curriculum and accommodations for individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC7:S2	Develop and implement comprehensive, longitudinal individualized programs in collaboration with team members.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320
CC7:S3	Involve the individual and family in setting instructional goals and monitoring progress.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320
CC7:S4	Use functional assessments to develop intervention plans.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5360
CC7:S5	Use task analysis.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
CC7:S6	Sequence, implement, and evaluate individualized learning objectives.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320
CC7:S7	Integrate affective, social, and life skills with academic curricula.	SPED 5230 SPED 5360
CC7:S8	Develop and select instructional content, resources, and strategies that respond to cultural, linguistic, and gender differences.
CC7:S9	Incorporate and implement instructional and assistive technology into the educational program.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC7:S10	Prepare lesson plans.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
CC7:S11	Prepare and organize materials to implement daily lesson plans.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
CC7:S12	Use instructional time effectively.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
CC7:S13	Make responsive adjustments to instruction based on continual observations.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC7:S14	Prepare individuals to exhibit self-enhancing behavior in response to societal attitudes and actions.
CC8:K1	Basic terminology used in assessment.	SPED 5360
CC8:K2	Legal provisions and ethical principles regarding assessment of individuals.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC8:K3	Screening, prereferral, referral, and classification procedures.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC8:K4	Use and limitations of assessment instruments.	SPED 5230
CC8:K5	National, state or provincial, and local accommodations and modifications.
CC8:S1	Gather relevant background information.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC8:S2	Administer nonbiased formal and informal assessments.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC8:S3	Use technology to conduct assessments.	SPED 5230 SPED 5430
CC8:S4	Develop or modify individualized assessment strategies.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC8:S5	Interpret information from formal and informal assessments.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5430
CC8:S6	Use assessment information in making eligibility, program, and placement decisions for individuals with exceptional learning needs, including those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
CC8:S7	Report assessment results to all stakeholders using effective communication skills.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5430
CC8:S8	Evaluate instruction and monitor progress of individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC8:S9	Develop or modify individualized assessment strategies.	SPED 5320 SPED 5360
CC8:S10	Create and maintain records.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC9:K1	Personal cultural biases and differences that affect one's teaching.	SPED 5300
CC9:K2	Importance of the teacher serving as a model for individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5350
CC9:K3	Continuum of lifelong professional development.
CC9:K4	Methods to remain current regarding research-validated practice.	SPED 5230
CC9:S1	Practice within the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards of the profession.	SPED 5230
CC9:S2	Uphold high standards of competence and integrity and exercise sound judgment in the practice of the profession.
CC9:S3	Act ethically in advocating for appropriate services.
CC9:S4	Conduct professional activities in compliance with applicable laws and policies.	SPED 5300
CC9:S5	Demonstrate commitment to developing the highest education and quality-of-life potential of individuals with exceptional learning needs.
CC9:S6	Demonstrate sensitivity for the culture, language, religion, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation of individuals.
CC9:S7	Practice within one's skill limits and obtain assistance as needed.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350
CC9:S8	Use verbal, nonverbal, and written language effectively.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
CC9:S9	Conduct self-evaluation of instruction.	SPED 5230
CC9:S10	Access information on exceptionalities.
CC9:S11	Reflect on one's practice to improve instruction and guide professional growth.	SPED 5230
CC9:S12	Engage in professional activities that benefit individuals with exceptional learning needs, their families, and one's colleagues.	SPED 5230
CC10:K1	Models and strategies of consultation and collaboration.	SPED 5230
CC10:K2	Roles of individuals with exceptional learning needs, families, and school and community personnel in planning of an individualized program.	SPED 5230
CC10:K3	Concerns of families of individuals with exceptional learning needs and strategies to help address these concerns.
CC10:K4	Culturally responsive factors that promote effective communication and collaboration with individuals with exceptional learning needs, families, school personnel, and community members.	SPED 5230
CC10:S1	Maintain confidential communication about individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5360
CC10:S2	Collaborate with families and others in assessment of individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC10:S3	Foster respectful and beneficial relationships between families and professionals.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC10:S4	Assist individuals with exceptional learning needs and their families in becoming active participants in the educational team.	SPED 5310
CC10:S5	Plan and conduct collaborative conferences with individuals with exceptional learning needs and their families.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC10:S6	Collaborate with school personnel and community members in integrating individuals with exceptional learning needs into various settings.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC10:S7	Use group problem-solving skills to develop, implement, and evaluate collaborative activities.
CC10:S8	Model techniques and coach others in the use of instructional methods and accommodations.	SPED 5230
CC10:S9	Communicate with school personnel about the characteristics and needs of individuals with exceptional learning needs.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC10:S10	Communicate effectively with families of individuals with exceptional learning needs from diverse backgrounds.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
CC10:S11	Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback to paraeducators.	SPED 5230
GC1:K1	Definitions and issues related to the identification of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320
GC1:K2	Models and theories of deviance and behavior problems.	SPED 5350 SPED 5360
GC1:K3	Historical foundations, classic studies, major contributors, major legislation, and current issue related to knowledge and practice.	SPED 5310 SPED 5360
GC1:K4	The legal, judicial, and educational systems to assist individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5310
GC1:K5	Continuum of placement and services available for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320 SPED 5430
GC1:K6	Laws and policies related to provision of specialized health care in educational settings.
GC1:K7	Factors that influence the overrepresentation of culturally/linguistically diverse students in programs for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5310 SPED 5320
GC1:K8	Principles of normalization and concept of least restrictive environment.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC1:K9	Theory of reinforcement techniques in serving individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
GC2:K1	Etiology and diagnosis related to various theoretical approaches.
GC2:K2	Impact of sensory impairments, physical and health disabilities on individuals, families, and society.
GC2:K3	Etiologies and medical aspects of conditions affecting individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC2:K4	Psychological and social-emotional characteristics of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5360
GC2:K5	Common etiologies and the impact of sensory disabilities on learning and experience.
GC2:K6	Types and transmission routes of infectious disease.
GC3:K1	Impact of disabilities on auditory and information processing skills.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
GC3:S1	Relate levels of support to the needs of the individual.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5430
GC4:K1	Sources of specialized materials, curricula, and resources for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5300 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC4:K2	Strategies to prepare for and take tests.	SPED 5310
GC4:K3	Advantages and limitations of instructional strategies and practices for teaching individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5430
GC4:K4	Prevention and intervention strategies for individuals at risk for a disability.	SPED 5230 SPED 5430
GC4:K5	Strategies for integrating student-initiated learning experiences into ongoing instruction.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC4:K6	Methods for increasing accuracy and proficiency in math calculations and applications.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC4:K7	Methods for guiding individuals in identifying and organizing critical content.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC4:S1	Use research-supported methods for academic and nonacademic instruction of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5360
GC4:S2	Use strategies from multiple theoretical approaches for individuals with disabilities.
GC4:S3	Teach learning strategies and study skills to acquire academic content.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300
GC4:S4	Use reading methods appropriate to individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5300 SPED 5310
GC4:S5	Use methods to teach mathematics appropriate to the individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC4:S6	Modify pace of instruction and provide organizational cures.	SPED 5310
GC4:S7	Use appropriate adaptations and technology for all individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC4:S8	Resources and techniques used to transition individuals with disabilities into and out of school and postschool environments.	SPED 5320
GC4:S9	Use a variety of nonaversive techniques to control targeted behavior and maintain attention of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350
GC4:S10	Identify and teach basic structures and relationships within and across curricula.	SPED 5310
GC4:S11	Use instructional methods to strengthen and compensate for deficits in perception, comprehension, memory, and retrieval.
GC4:S12	Use responses and errors to guide instructional decisions and provide feedback to learners.	SPED 5230
GC4:S13	Identify and teach essential concepts, vocabulary, and content across the general curriculum.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320
GC4:S14	Implement systematic instruction in teaching reading comprehension and monitoring strategies.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC4:S15	Teach strategies for organizing and composing written products.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC4:S16	Implement systematic instruction to teach accuracy, fluency, and comprehension in content area reading and written language.	SPED 5230
GC5:K1	Barriers to accessibility and acceptance of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC5:K2	Adaptation of the physical environment to provide optimal learning opportunities for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5360
GC5:K3	Methods for ensuring individual academic success in one-to-one, small-group, and large-group settings.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5320
GC5:S1	Provide instruction in community-based settings.
GC5:S2	Use and maintain assistive technologies.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC5:S3	Plan instruction in a variety of educational settings.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC5:S4	Teach individuals with disabilities to give and receive meaningful feedback from peers and adults.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC5:S5	Use skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution.	SPED 5350
GC5:S6	Establish a consistent classroom routine for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5350 SPED 5430
GC6:K1	Impact of language development and listening comprehension on academic and nonacademic learning of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC6:K2	Communication and social interaction alternatives for individuals who are nonspeaking.
GC6:K3	Typical language development and how that may differ for individuals with learning disabilities.
GC6:S1	Enhance vocabulary development.	SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC6:S2	Teach strategies for spelling accuracy and generalization.	SPED 5230
GC6:S3	Teach individuals with disabilities to monitor for errors in oral and written language.	SPED 5320
GC6:S4	Teach methods and strategies for producing legible documents.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC6:S5	Plan instruction on the use of alternative and augmentative communication systems.
GC7:K1	Integrate academic instruction and behavior management for individuals and groups with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC7:K2	Model career, vocational, and transition programs for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5320
GC7:K3	Interventions and services for children who may be at risk for learning disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5430
GC7:K4	Relationships among disabilities and reading instruction.	SPED 5310 SPED 5430
GC7:S1	Plan and implement individualized reinforcement systems and environmental modifications at levels equal to the intensity of the behavior.	SPED 5230 SPED 5350 SPED 5360
GC7:S2	Select and use specialized instructional strategies appropriate to the abilities and needs of the individual.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC7:S3	Plan and implement age- and ability-appropriate instruction for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5310
GC7:S4	Select, design, and use technology, materials, and resources required to educate individuals whose disabilities interfere with communication.	SPED 5310
GC7:S5	Interpret sensory, mobility, reflex, and perceptual information to create or adapt appropriate learning plans.
GC7:S6	Design and implement instructional programs that address independent living and career education for individuals.
GC7:S7	Design and implement curriculum and instructional strategies for medical self-management procedures.
GC7:S8	Design, implement, and evaluate instructional programs that enhance social participation across environments.	SPED 5230
GC8:K1	Specialized terminology used in the assessment of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC8:K2	Laws and policies regarding referral and placement procedures for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
GC8:K3	Types and importance of information concerning individuals with disabilities available from families and public agencies.	SPED 5320
GC8:K4	Procedures for early identification of young children who may be at risk for disabilities.
GC8:S1	Implement procedures for assessing and reporting both appropriate and problematic social behaviors of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320 SPED 5360
GC8:S2	Use exceptionality-specific assessment instruments with individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5320
GC8:S3	Select, adapt and modify assessments to accommodate the unique abilities and needs of individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230 SPED 5320
GC8:S4	Assess reliable methods of response of individuals who lack typical communication and performance abilities.
GC8:S5	Monitor intragroup behavior changes across subjects and activities.
GC9:K1	Sources of unique services, networks, and organizations for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC9:K2	Organizations and publications relevant to individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC9:S1	Participate in the activities of professional organizations relevant to individuals with disabilities.
GC9:S2	Ethical responsibility to advocate for appropriate services for individuals with disabilities.	SPED 5230
GC10:K1	Parent education programs and behavior management guides that address severe behavior problems and facilitation communication for individuals with disabilities.
GC10:K2	Collaborative and/or consultative role of the special education teacher in the reintegration of individuals with disabilities.
GC10:K3	Roles of professional groups and referral agencies in identifying, assessing, and providing services to individuals with disabilities.
GC10:K4	Co-planning and co-teaching methods to strengthen content acquisition of individuals with learning disabilities.
GC10:S1	Use local community, and state and provincial resources to assist in programming with individuals with disabilities.
GC10:S2	Select, plan, and coordinate activities of related services personnel to maximize direct instruction for individuals with disabilities.
GC10:S3	Teach parents to use appropriate behavior management and counseling techniques.
GC10:S4	Collaborate with team members to plan transition to adulthood that encourages full community participation.	SPED 5320

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