Students must make arrangements with a public school (K-12) to observe a special education teacher(s) working with students with special needs for a total of 20 hours during the course of this 8 week class.

To complete this course, you must be registered with the Family Care Safety Registry. Failure to register by Wednesday of the first week of class will result in your removal from the course. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact Linda Haftst, 636-583-8434

The practicum experience (PY343; 1 credit hr.) provides students additional exposure to the variety of services available to individuals with exceptionalities. Through observation and experience, the practicum component will serve as an extension of the information provided in your textbook and course lectures.

This course meets the following MoSPE Teacher Candidate Standards: 3C2; 3C3; 5C1; 5C3; and 6C2