Course Form (revised 5/1/12)
(Instructions: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/documents/forms/courseform_instructionsX.aspx)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Curriculum and Instruction
Prefix and Course # EDU 338
Course Title
Academic Interventions
Please check one or more
X New course  Delete course
of the following:
Course Changes
 Course Title  Description  Learning Outcomes
 Prerequisites  Cross-listing  Other
 Credits
from _________ to________
 Number / Level from _________ to________
 Repeatability
from _________ to________
Justification / explanation (required for ALL proposals) For new courses please provide rationale for why
the course is needed, how it fits with exiting curriculum and whether there are curricular adjustments.
This course is being added as part of modifications to the elementary education program. This course is
needed to prepare student to work with all students including those who are struggling learners and high
achievers. The course will focus on school-wide assessment and instruction methods with particular focus on
working with individual children and small groups. This course will also focus on pre-service teachers
demonstrating teaching effectiveness.
Has the Department gone through common course Review?
X Yes  No  In process
II. Syllabus/Assessment Information Required for new courses, learning outcome changes and
course change from U to UG.
Important: please spell out learning goals and learning outcomes clearly in the syllabus.
Learning Goals are a list of what students should know, understand, or be able to do at the end of
the course, including essential information and knowledge or skills relevant to the subject area.
Learning Outcomes are measures of performance or behavior that indicate, to the teacher and the
students, that students understand the material, and what criteria differentiates among different
levels of understanding. Attach syllabus at the end of the document.
III. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor:
Trent Atkins
Phone/ email :
X4978
Program Chair(s)/Director:
Trent Atkins
Dean(s):
Roberta Evans
Approve
X Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
All other affected programs:
 Yes  No
 Yes  No
Are other departments/programs affected by this
modification because of
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
Signatory Comments (required for disapproval):
Please obtain signature(s) from the
Chair/Director of any such department/ program
(above) before submission
IV: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES
NOX
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. The course number may be changed
at the system level.
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) Academic Interventions
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
Academic Interventions, U, 338, 3 credits, Autumn and Summer: This course prepares pre-service teachers to
work with all students including those who are struggling learners and high achievers. The course is focused
on school-wide assessment and instruction methods with particular focus on working with individual children
and small groups in core academic areas.
EDU 222
Ed. Psych and Child Dev
3
EDU 397
Methods: Teaching & Assessing K-4 Early Numeracy 3
EDU 397
Methods: Teaching a& Assessing PK-3 Early Reading 3
EDU 395
Clinical Experience L1 Learning and Instruction
1
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convened courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by
Administration and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific
conditions according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf .
Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
V. Change an Existing Course
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
NOX
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether the change will eliminate the common course status.
5. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
YES
YES NO
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference procedure 301.30:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/procedures/default.aspx
Have you reviewed the graduate
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
(syllabus must be attached)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Is there a fee associated with the course?
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
EDU 338
Academic Intervention
Instructor: Trent Atkins, Ph.D.
Class Meets: Thursday 4:10-7:00
Contact Information:
Office Phone: 406.243.4978
Email: trent.atkins@umontana.edu
Course Purpose:
This course prepares pre-service teachers to work with all students including those who are struggling learners and high
achievers. The course is focused on school-wide assessment and instruction methods with particular focus on working with
individual children and small groups in core academic areas.
Course Goals: Participants in this course:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Describe the principles and practices of assessment as it pertains to students at-risk for or with high incidence
disabilities.
Demonstrate the ability to correctly administer formal and informal assessments with particular emphasis on General
Outcome Measure in reading, math, spelling and writing.
Understand and discuss the issues involved when assessing children from diverse linguistic, cultural, or ethnic
backgrounds.
Be prepared to assess and instruct students in a variety of settings.
Translate test results into “everyday” language and into appropriate learning goals and objectives.
Describe and use several methods for monitoring children’s progress as it relates to the child’s individualized learning
objectives.
Design and implement instructional programs based on children’s needs, goals and objectives.
Monitor children’s progress using data collected through monitoring to make appropriate instructional changes.
Identify evidence-based instructional program and procedures in all subject areas.
Instructional Methods:
Effective teaching methods will be modeled throughout the semester and will encompass a variety of formats including powerpoint facilitated lectures, small and large group problem-solving activities, videos and student-led presentations and discussions.
In addition, case studies will be utilized regularly for student reflection and inquiry-based learning. The use of email
correspondence with the instructor is strongly encouraged as a means of individualizing instruction. Computer-mediated
instruction in the form of email communication among students and internet research will also be encouraged.
Course Expectations:
All participants will be expected to comply with the academic honesty policies, as defined in the University of Montana Student
Conduct Code. Any violation will result in a letter to the Dean recommending immediate expulsion, and a grade of “F.”
It is expected that participants will attend all class sessions and will have read the assigned material prior to each session. Group
activities and exams will be based on assigned readings.
This course includes a field experience.
Readings:
Academic Skills Problems, 4th Ed. ,Guilford School Practitioner,. Edward S. Shapiro (2010).
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability for which accommodations are needed for you to perform to your highest potential in this course, arrange a
meeting with me in the first week of the semester. During this meeting we will discuss what accommodations you need and will
receive in this course. Please be sure to contact me within the first week of the semester.
Evaluation Procedures:
ASSIGNMENTS:
1.
Portfolio Plan
(Goals 1-9)
2.
Assessment Demonstration (Goal 7)
3.
Instruction Demonstration (Goal 8)
4.
Quiz #1 (Goal 1,2, & 3)
5.
Quiz #2 (Goal 1,2, & 3)
6.
Final (Goal 1-9)
7.
Portfolio (Goal 1-9)
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS =
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
100 points
800 points