Special Education Leadership Internship

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare the special education administrator to lead in the school setting while building collaboration with the community and stakeholders. The focus is on collaboration with teams of teachers, related service providers, parents and building administrators, special education staff supervision, P.L. 101-476, IDEA, P.L. 108-446, IDEA 2004, State and Federal Compliance, state assessments and alternative assessments, researched based curriculum/ interventions/ strategies, data team meetings, allocation of resources and maintaining a highly qualified special education team. This internship provides hands-on experience in special education settings under the supervision of a certified special education professional such as a director of Special Education. Interns will apply evidence-based instructional strategies, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage in reflective practice to develop essential competencies for serving students with diverse learning needs. Emphasis is placed on adhering to ethical guidelines, demonstrating professional behavior, and effectively communicating with students, families, and other professionals.