This course is the second of a 2-course sequence for students earning an M.Ed. in Elementary Education, and is taken during the internship year. The course prepares teachers to better understand individual readers in elementary classrooms in order to provide effective supports. The course integrates research and practical applications for elementary literacy intervention strategies. Interns have the opportunity to apply their learning through one-on-one tutoring with students in their internship site.

Educators with any experience level will develop the skills and mindset to find and use technology tools that can enhance student learning. Assignments and online discussions focus on foundational educational technology topics, including ethical and social justice considerations, best practices, and national technology standards. Assignments are completed using each week's tech tool category, such as presentations, image/video editing, and website creation. Participants will curate educational technology tools that fit their preferences and needs. This class will include the focus on facilitating remote learning.

The second course in a two-semester sequence, this course develops educator expertise to analyze learners and learning environments; specify learner characteristics; and to design, implement, and evaluate specialized appropriate educational interventions in the areas of language and literacies, mathematics, content area and social/behavioral competencies.

This course examines the role and responsibility of the secondary educator as an advocate for, and educator of students with diverse learning needs. Methods and structures to enable educators to understand, engage, and respond to the challenges presented within an academically diverse classroom are addressed. Special focus is given to research and applications for developing literacy, knowledge and competence within the content areas, and for facilitating post secondary transitions.