SPD694 Internship M/S
Course Description
The National University Special Education Internship for moderate/severe disabilities is designed as an alternative route for the preparation of Education Specialist candidates. Candidates selected for an internship serve as teachers of record in special education classrooms/programs, earn fulltime salaries and receive benefits. Interns receive support and supervision, from the university program and the school site, for a minimum of 6 months while completing required coursework for authorization to teach students with moderate/severe disabilities. Does not grant graduate units towards graduate degree.
Learning Outcomes
- integrate and apply understanding and practice of professional, legal and ethical practices for instructing students with disabilities (EDSP 2)
- integrate and apply knowledge of typical and atypical development and characteristics of students with disabilities, including those specific to Moderate/Severe disabilities (EDSP 3 & 11, MS1)
- integrate and apply effective communication and collaborative practices with parents, professionals and other stake holders, including those needed to participate in person/family centered planning, and case management (EDSP 4 & 8; M/S 3 & 8)
- integrate and apply skill in the assessment of students with disabilities, including students with Moderate/Severe disabilities (EDSP 5; M/S 3)
- integrate and apply the ability to develop and implement effective curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities, including using educational and assistive technology (ESPS 13 & 6)
- integrate and apply the skills needed to transition students between educational environments and programs as well as into successful post school experiences (EDSP 7 & 8; M/S 7)
- integrate and apply the knowledge and skills to successfully teach reading and language arts to students with disabilities. (EDSP 9)
- integrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to teach English language learners and students from diverse backgrounds and experiences. (EDSP 10 & 3)
- integrate and apply the knowledge and skills needed to provide behavioral, social and environmental supports, including the ability to design and implement positive behavioral support plans as well as create healthy learning environments for the safety and learning of students with disabilities (EDSP 12 & 14; M/S 4)
- engage in multiple field experiences in a broad range of service delivery options for students with disabilities. (EDSP 15)
- integrate and apply the knowledge and skills to assess their students' communication abilities, and develop with IEP team members, including family, needed augmentative and alternative systems, to allow students with Moderate/Severe disabilities to demonstrate academic knowledge, as well as to develop social interaction skills and facilitate social relationships. (M/S 2 & 6)
- integrate and apply the knowledge and ability to support the movement, mobility, sensory and specialized health care needs required for students to access classrooms, schools and the community to the fullest extent of their ability. (M/S 5)
