ALP 4440 - Instruction and Collaboration Practicum: Secondary

Credits: 3 (1 + 8)

Prerequisite(s): Course participants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and have been hired by a Metro-area school or school district to teach in an area for which the candidate can meet grade level and content licensure requirements under the Alternative Licensure legislation, SB 09-160.

Description: This practicum is a culminating experience that provides teacher candidates with a structured, supervised secondary level practicum in a special education setting for adolescents. A strong emphasis is placed on transition planning and process for the middle and/or high school student in special education. The seminars are designed to address assigned topics and activities that are linked to the teaching responsibilities of the practicum.