Offered by Department of Teacher Education
College of Education

TESE Courses

TESE 421 - Individuals with Exceptionalities - 3 hours
Prereq: none
This introductory course surveys the various disability areas in the field of special education and associated educational implications and procedures. Legislation and the influence on special education are discussed along with contemporary issues and trends in special education. This course meets the exceptionality training requirement specified in Rule 20 by the Nebraska Department of Education.
TESE 430 - Collaboration, Consultation, and Teamwork - 2 hours
Prereq: TE 204
This course is designed to prepare educators for collaborative consultation and teamwork in serving the educational needs of students, families, educators and communities. Skills for communication, collaboration, and team building are practiced.
TESE 437 - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
Prereq: TE 204
This course provides students with a general knowledge of the medical conditions seen in children with disabilities. It will familiarize students with terminology, medications, procedures, equipment, and interventions used for children with medical complications. Teacher responsibilities in regards to medical conditions will be covered.
TESE 461 - Legal Issues in Special Education - 3 hours
Prereq: TE 204
This course provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the history and federal regulations in the field of special education. Professional ethics and code of conduct will be emphasized. Students will explore the foundations for various mandated activities such as parents' rights, IEP components and monitoring, special education placement procedures and mandated timelines.
TESE 462 - Assessment and Program Planning in Special Education - 4 hours
Prereq: TESE 461*, admission to Teacher Education
This course develops the student's ability to conduct both informal and formal academic assessment in special education. Academic assessment will include administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized instruments. Academic assessment will also include development and administration, scoring, and interpretation of informal measures to assess needs and growth. Students will learn to report assessment results using the Multi-disciplinary Team Format (M-Team Report). Students will also learn how to use assessment results to develop Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). Both the M-Team Report and IEPs will be written on Nebraska Department of Education forms using the online Student Report System (SRS).
TESE 463 - Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities - 2 hours
Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 464*, TESE 467*, TESE 468*
The course is designed to address the instructional needs of students with disabilities. Academic instructional interventions and specialized materials and programs will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of lesson plan development in the co-requisite field experience.
TESE 464 - Field Experience in Special Education - 1 hour
Prereq: none
Coreq: TESE 463*, TESE 467*, TESE 468*
The course is designed to provide practical application of learned skills. Students will be placed in an elementary special education setting for a total of fifty clock hours. Students will develop and implement lesson plans and a behavior change plan.
TESE 467 - Behavioral Interventions for Individuals with Disabilities - 2 hours
Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 463*, TESE 464*, TESE 468*
The course is designed to address behavioral needs of students with disabilities. Functional behavior assessment, behavior intervention plans, and strategies for special behaviors will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of behavior interventions in the co-requisite field experience.
TESE 468 - Assistive Technology Interventions - 2 hours
Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 463*, TESE 464*, TESE 467*
The course explores assistive technology interventions that enable students with disabilities to participate in the general education curriculum. Interventions will be explored in reading, writing, math, spelling and content areas. Alternative access to computers will be discussed.
TESE 469 - Psychology and Education of Gifted and Talented Learners - 3 hours
Prereq: none
This introductory course will focus on the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted/talented learners at various developmental levels and development of appropriate differentiation. Additional topics include methods of identification, implications of cultural diversity, working with families, historical perspectives, important research studies, equity in education, and use of technology.
TESE 470 - Guiding the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted/Talented Learners - 3 hours
Prereq: none
This course focuses on understanding the social and emotional characteristics and development of typical and special populations of gifted/talented learners, current theories and issues related to their guidance and counseling, and principles and strategies of intervention.
TESE 474 - Field Experience in Secondary Special Education - 1 hour
Prereq: none
Coreq: TESE 475*
The course is designed to provide practical application of learned skills. Students will be placed in a secondary special education for a total of fifty clock hours. Students will develop and implement lesson plans and a behavior change plan.
TESE 475 - Curriculum Content for Secondary Students with Disabilities - 3 hours
Prereq: TESE 462*
Coreq: TESE 474
The course is designed to address the instructional needs of secondary students with disabilities. Academic instructional interventions, both school and community-based, and assistive technology interventions will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of lesson plan development and classroom management strategies.
TESE 476 - Transitional Issues for Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
Prereq: none
Assessment planning and instruction to facilitate educational and employment post-school outcomes will be emphasized. Federal and state laws governing minimum transition practices will be covered. Assessment, transition planning, services, interagency collaboration, resources, and instruction will be discussed to facilitate a successful transition.
TESE 479 - Developing Social and Personal Skills in Individuals with Disabilities - 3 hours
Prereq: admission to Teacher Education
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to teach social skills. Students will be exposed to various social skill programs presently on the market that have been designed for students with special needs. The development of social stories and social scripts will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of lesson plan development in the development of age appropriate social skills lessons.

* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.

22 Dec 2009

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