SPN 510A - *Practicum Experience: Teacher of Special Needs ***

(Cr: 3)

For Pre-K–8 Licensure: A 300-hour practicum experience in an inclusive general education setting or 75 hours in an inclusive general education setting and 225 hours in a separate or substantially separate setting for students with moderate disabilities for the appropriate grade level that allows for application of acquired concepts and methodologies in the classroom under the combined supervision of a cooperating practitioner and the College supervisor. Students are expected to demonstrate competencies for Professional Standards for Teachers. For 5–12 Licensure: 150 hours in an inclusive general education classroom or 75 hours in an inclusive general education classroom and 75 hours in a separate or substantially separate setting for students with moderate disabilities. At least three regularly scheduled meetings are required with the practicum supervisor appointed by Endicott in addition to classroom observations by the cooperating teacher.