Behavioral challenges are the most frequent reason students with significant disabilities are excluded from inclusive settings in schools and communities. This course will provide a baseline knowledge of the 3-tiered MTSS-B framework, including the key features, how services and supports are implemented for all students in the school, and specific interventions for students who show risk of developing an emotional or behavioral disorder (Tier II), and development of strategies to support students who experience challenging behavior and individualized interventions for students with significant impairment (Tier III). This course provides knowledge in behavior as communication, utilization of functional assessments, and development of strategies to support students who experience challenging behavior.

Emphasizes the development of understandings, dispositions, and skills necessary to effectively participate in P-12 reform discussion and decision-making. The course focuses on foundational issues related to a) the legitimacy of public education, b) accountability-based national reform efforts, and c) the goals and content of school curricula. This on-line course is required for the M.Ed. in Educational Studies or elective for other degrees.

Theoretical foundations and practical applications of supervisory and instructional practices and procedures; consideration of observation instruments and techniques. Teacher evaluation and supervision reviewed. Each student conducts a field supervision project. Prereq: teaching experience or permission.

This course is field based. The student will work with an educational institution (e.g., school, school district, higher education) or agency (e.g., Department of Education, educational center, higher education) with a cooperating administrator/appropriate educator and a university supervisor. The field project will address a problem of practice of an educational institution, serve as a pilot study, or consist of an action research project.