EDL 685B Special Education Supervisor Field Practicum (3 credits)
Syllabus of Record
Prerequisites:
EDL 650, 651, 652, 653, 654, 668, 677
Catalog Description: This course is a field-based experience designed to provide clinical
experience for teaching or administration majors. Each practicum shall be no less than the
minimum requirements set forth by state and accrediting agencies and must be met with
approval by the appropriate program personnel.
The COE Conceptual Framework
Mission: “Teaching, Leading and Learning in a Democratic Society”
The College of Education prepares candidates who enhance the individual growth of their
students while working to establish policies and practices that promote the principles of
democratic education. The College articulates this mission as Teaching, Leading, and
Learning in a Democratic Society.
Values: “Expertise, Equity, Liberal Education, Social Responsibility
The College of Education values expertise to guide our practice, equity to guide our
interactions, liberal education to guide our perspectives, and social responsibility to guide
our commitment to democratic education. We value these ideals in our preparation of
candidates, our development of faculty, and our relationships with the larger community we
serve.
Philosophy: Student Potential, Ethical Implications
Believing that schools function as social and political entities as well as for the growth of
individuals, the College of Education prepares teachers and leaders a) to enhance the
academic and personal potential of their students, and b) to evaluate the social and ethical
implications of educational policies and practices.
Common Program Standards:
This course supports the competencies required by the Michigan Administrative Rules for
Special Education for approval as a Supervisor and Director of Special Education, and the
professional standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), a
constituent member of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Specialty Program Standards (CEC):
Standard 1: Leadership and Policy
ACC1K3
Emerging issues and trends that potentially affect the school community and
the mission of the school
ACC1K6
Responsibilities and functions of school committees and boards
Standard 3: Research and Inquiry
SA3S3
Joins and participates in professional administrative organizations to guide
administrative practices when working with individuals with exceptional
learning needs and their families
Standard 4: Individual and Program Evaluation
SA4K1
Models, theories, and practices used to evaluate educational programs and
personnel serving individuals with exceptional learning needs and their
families
ACC4S4
SA4S1
SA4S2
Reports the assessment of individuals with exceptional learning needs’
performance and evaluation of instructional programs
Advocates for and implements procedures for the participation of individuals
with exceptional learning needs in accountability systems
Developments and implements ongoing evaluations of education programs
and personnel
Standard 5: Professional Development and Ethical Practice
SA5K2
Adult learning theories and models as they apply to professional development
programs
SA5K3
Professional development theories and practices that improve instruction and
instructional content for individuals with exceptional learning needs
SA5S2
Develops and implements professional development activities and programs
that improve instructional practices and lead to improved outcomes for
individuals with exceptional learning needs and their families
Objectives:
Candidates will provide evidence of the completion of the following tasks:
Complete a field visit with a leader in business, industry or human services
Attend and analyze a state, ISD and local school district board of education meeting
Conduct a staff evaluation
Complete an analysis of district performance data
Develop a comprehensive in-service plan
Conduct a field visit with a practicing special education administrator
Complete a major project with a focus on curriculum
Complete a major project with a focus on personnel
Complete selected typical administrative tasks:
District staffing plan
Written responses to communications and events
Analysis of a data set
Staff hiring interview
Major Topics:
Common traits of leadership
Participation in the democracy of public education
Michigan public reporting of special education data per the State Performance Plan
Staff development and evaluation
Special education curriculum issues
Special education personnel issues
Methods of Evaluation:
100%- Portfolio containing evidence of all tasks listed in Objectives (Key Assessment)
Suggested Text:
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