Become an Educator Exceptional Students Need

These Learning Outcomes (LO) addresses following content areas: Council of Accreditation for Educator preparation (CAEP) Standards for Advanced Programs; Connecticut Common Core of Teaching (CCCT); Council for Exceptional Children Advanced Preparation Standards (CEC); and Eastern’s Educator Preparation Programs’ Candidates Learning Outcomes (EPP CLO).

1. Candidates will demonstrate their foundational knowledge in special education, including laws and policies, psychoeducational theories on learner characteristics and atypical development, specific learning disabilities, planning for varying learning environments, instruction, and professional responsibilities towards students with mild to moderate disabilities. Assessment: Research-based papers on atypical development and related effective instructional practices. (CAEP A.1.1, A.1.2; CCCT 1, 2, & 4; CEC 2, 6, & 7; EPP CLO I, IV).
2. Candidates will apply knowledge about diagnoses of disabilities, planning and placement team, referral processes, design and evaluate curriculum and employ appropriate teaching and intervention models, including Scientific Research Based Interventions. Assessment: Lesson study analysis, interviews, research reviews and instructional units. (CAEP A.1; CCCT 1-4; CEC 1-7; EPP CLO I & II).
3. Candidates will demonstrate ability to evaluate students, to analyze individual and group data, and to engage in appropriate program planning, including content-based and art interventions for students with learning disabilities, exceptional learning needs and from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Assessment: Research reviews of assessment practices, case studies of students with disabilities. (CAEP A.1; CCCT 1-4; CEC 1-7; EPP CLO I & II).
4. Candidates will analyze evidence-based behavior management practices, interagency collaborations and build inclusive communities for individuals with disabilities. Assessment: Focus child study and development of an intervention plan. (CAEP A.1.1, A.1.2; CCCT 1-4; CEC 2-7; EPP CLO I-IV).
5. Candidates will demonstrate their ability to plan, implement, and support students with disabilities in diverse settings, demonstrate culturally responsive practices and the ability to collaborate on professional partnerships. Assessment: Effectiveness of their support of students, and planned interventions in practicum experiences. (CAEP A.1.1, A.1.2, A.2.1; CCCT 1-4; CEC 1-7; EPP CLO I-IV).
6. Candidates will learn about and apply knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning framework and various assistive technology devices and services in the areas of communication, mobility, education, recreation, vocation, independence, and rehabilitation to support students of all backgrounds and abilities in classroom, home, and community settings. Assessment: Research and development of a comprehensive final paper on supporting a focus student who would benefit from assistive technology devices and/or services. (CAEP A.1.1, A.1.2; CCCT 1-4; CEC 2, 3, 4, 6; EPP CLO I-IV).