WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN IRPR²?
Teachers who are interested in earning certification in special education with dual endorsements in Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments.

HOW LONG WILL COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM TAKE?
Program completion will be 18 months with two summers of intensive coursework. All coursework will be completed in Kalamazoo.

WHAT ARE THE TUITION COSTS?
Student tuition (up to $16,000) will be provided for IRPR² program participants. Students will be required to work in the field for two years after program completion as part of a federal repay agreement.

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION PROCEDURES?
An application can be obtained from the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies or by contacting Project Co-Directors Sarah Summy and Elizabeth Whitten

WHEN CAN I APPLY?
Immediately! There are only 15 positions available for the first cohort group, beginning summer 2007. Initial application review will begin January 2007.

For More Information, contact:Dr. Elizabeth Whitten (269) 387-5940E-Mail:

Dr. Sarah Summy (269) 387-5943
E-Mail:

Western Michigan University
3506 Sangren Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

(269) 387-5936

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(IRPR²)


Masters in Special Education with Dual Endorsements in Emotional Impairments and Learning Disabilities in 18 months

The Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies
College of Education

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Western Michigan University

This project is supported by Grant # H325K060336 from the U.S. Department of Education. The contents of this document do not, however, reflect the policy or views of the Department and no official endorsement should be inferred.

This project is designed to fully credential teachers currently working on temporary teaching approvals in special education and practicing general educators pursuing endorsements in special education.

The program is an intensive competency and field-based experience that will prepare and support two cohorts of 15 students. Each cohort will complete the program within 18 months. Cohort one will begin summer 2007.

IRPR²
Cohort 1 (2007)
Course Sequence

Courses will be offered in an alternative format including an intensive summer program and weekend courses. Summer, 2007 course dates are: June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27, and August 6-10.

Summer II 2007
SPED 5300 Intro. to Special Education
SPED 5330 Assessment/Prescription in Special Education
SPED 5340 Curriculum/Instruction in Special Education
SPED 6380 Application of Behavior Theory to Classroom
Total - 12 credits

Fall 2007
SPED 6560 Current Issues in Special Education
SPED 6610 Transdisciplinary Teaming
Total – 6 credits

Spring 2008
SPPA 5950 Oral Language Development & Dysfunction
SPED 6370 Research and Evaluation Techniques is Special Education
Total – 5 credits

Summer I 2008

SPED 6300 Clinical Practice in Special Education
SPED 6620 Service Delivery Models that Foster Collaboration
SPED 6630 Professional Field Experience in Collaboration
Total – 9 credits

Summer II 2008

SPED 5700 Introduction to EI

SPED 5750 Education of Learners with EI

SPED 5800 Introduction to LD

SPED 5850 Adv. Theory and Practice in LD

Total – 12 credits

Fall 2008
*SPED 6740 Intern Teaching in Special Education
Total – 6 credits

Total Credits = 50 (44 credits if SPED 674 is waived)

* May be waived with two years successful teaching in endorsement area.

BENEFITS OF IRPR² PROGRAM

  • Certification with dual endorsements in Learning Disabilities and Emotional Impairments.
  • Emphasis in Collaboration and Teaming.
  • Program completion of 18 months.
  • Up to $16,000 provided for tuition. Required to teach in the field two years upon completion.
  • Alternative coursework in intensive summer format.
  • Cohort model will provide opportunities to engage in teamwork, collaboration, and peer support.
  • Provides ongoing advising and mentoring

ADMISSION

  • Priority will be given to teachers on temporary approval in special education and students from traditionally unrepresented groups.