SPY 620 - Multitiered Systems of Academic Support for General and Special Education

This course provides training in knowledge and skills for the implementation of a multitiered system of support (MTSS) in school settings, including students with suspected or identified disabilities. Students will gain knowledge about school system structures and organization, including general and special education. Through a problem-solving framework, students will learn how to conduct universal academic screening in order to identify students who might be at risk for later academic difficulties. Based on knowledge of human development and effective instructional methods, students will learn to select, implement, and use evidence-based instructional methods and progress monitoring to evaluate individual and group outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on the principles of effective instruction and the importance of collaboration among school personnel to help all students access effective instruction through a multitiered continuum of services. Students will gain knowledge about the importance of intervention integrity and regular data review procedures in order to support the academic learning needs of all students.

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Credits: 3

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Course Type: School Psychology