SPED 483 Go Time: The Residency - Special Education

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Serves as the culminating clinical residency for the Special Education endorsement, emphasizing individualized instruction, advocacy, and collaboration across inclusive and specialized settings. Candidates assume lead teaching responsibilities under the supervision of a licensed special educator and college faculty mentor. Focuses on IEP implementation, progress monitoring, behavior support, and family collaboration. Candidates demonstrate professional competence and reflective leadership in applying evidence-based practices that promote equity, access, and student growth.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education Program, or instructor approval.

Maximum number of credits course can be taken for: 9

Student Learning Outcomes:

Design and implement individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals and research-based practices. (SpEd 1-5)
Collaborate with general educators, specialists, and families to foster inclusion and student success. (MS 13, MS 16, SpEd 7, SEL 3h)
Apply trauma-informed, SEL-based, and culturally responsive strategies to support behavior and engagement. (SEL 1-4, SpEd 2)
Use multiple forms of assessment to inform instruction and monitor student progress. (MS 14, Lit 4, SpEd 4)
Demonstrate professional ethics, advocacy, and reflective growth as a special educator. (SpEd 6-7, SEL 2, MS 15)

Content Outline

Individualized Instruction and IEP Implementation
- Design and deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals and evidence-based practices.
- Adapt curriculum and methods to meet individual learner needs.
Collaboration and Inclusion
- Work with general educators, specialists, and families to support student success.
- Foster inclusive learning environments through shared planning and advocacy.
SEL and Behavior Support
- Apply trauma-informed, SEL-based, and culturally responsive strategies.
- Implement proactive approaches to behavior and engagement that build belonging.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
- Use formative and summative assessments to track growth and inform instruction.
- Analyze data to adjust interventions and document student progress.
Professionalism and Reflective Practice
- Demonstrate ethical conduct, advocacy, and professional responsibility.
- Reflect on teaching experiences to guide continued growth as a special educator.