Special Education, M.Ed. - Learning Disabilities Emphasis
Student Outcomes
Assessment of Student Outcomes
Outcome SEG-LD-A Professional Learning and Ethical Practice (CEC Standard 6)
Beginning special education professionals use foundational knowledge of
the field and their professional ethical principles and practice
standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong
learning, and to advance the profession.
Objective 1
Standard 6.0: Beginning special education professionals use foundational
knowledge of the field and their professional ethical principles and
practice standards to inform special education practice, to engage in
lifelong learning, and to advance the profession. Specialty Set: 6.K6
Ethical responsibility to advocate for appropriate services for
individuals with learning disabilities. •6.K7 Professional organizations
and sources of information relevant to the field of learning disabilities.
Objective 2
Standard 6.1: Beginning special education professionals use professional
ethical principles and professional practice standards to guide their practice.
Objective 3
Standard 6.2: Beginning special education professionals understand how
foundational knowledge and current issues influence professional
practice.
Objective 4
Standard 6.4: Beginning special education professionals understand the
significance of lifelong learning and participate in professional
activities and learning communities. Specialty Set: 6.S2 Use research
findings and theories to guide practice.
Objective 5
Standard 6.5: Beginning special education professionals advance the
profession by engaging in activities such as advocacy and mentoring.
Specialty Set: 6.K6 Ethical responsibility to advocate for appropriate
services for individuals with learning disabilities. 6.K7 Professional
organizations and sources of information relevant to the field of
learning disabilities. 7.K2 Services, networks, and organizations that
provide support across the life span for individuals with learning disabilities.
Outcome SEG-LD-B Collaboration (CEC Standard 7)
Beginning special education professionals collaborate with families,
other educators, related service providers, individuals with
exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in culturally
responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with
exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences.
Objective 1
Standard 7.0: Beginning special education professionals collaborate with
families, other educators, related service providers, individuals with
exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in culturally
responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with
exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences. Specialty Set:
6.S2 Use research findings and theories to guide practice.
Objective 2
Standard 7.1: Beginning special education professionals use theory and
elements of effective collaboration. Specialty Set: 5.K2 Methods for
ensuring individual academic success in one-to-one, small group, and
large-group settings. 7.K1 Co-planning and co-teaching methods to
strengthen content acquisition of individuals with learning
disabilities.
Objective 3
Standard 7.2: Beginning special education professionals serve as a
collaborative resource to colleagues. Specialty Set: 6.S1 Participate
in activities of professional organizations relevant to the field of
learning disabilities.
