L&I 726 - Pract Sch Cons & Collab

Unit(s): 1

This practicum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to enhance and apply content knowledge and pedagogical skills through school consultation and collaboration at high-need local educational agencies. By participating in the practicum, doctoral students will support schools to apply research knowledge to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. In turn, doctoral scholars will get first-hand experience with the issues and challenges related to implementing research-based practices in school settings, allowing them to develop and refine their skills as special education faculty. At their practicum site, students will be mentored by a site-based administrator(s) who has responsibility for special education programs and services. They will also consult with the school staff to provide professional development on evidence-based practices to improve the learning of students with disabilities. In addition, they will collaborate with the mentor on the use of data-based decision making strategies to evaluate the instruction for students with disabilities.

School of Education