Syllabus - Fall 2006 - Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:30

At each class session, we will discuss a section of the Case Study. Students will be required to complete "installments" of this assignment throughout the semester.

In addition, the documentation of objective observations/interpretations will be practiced throughout the semester.

CLASS 1

Present format for Case Study
Present requirements for Case Study
Review all sections of the Case Study
Discuss possible location for Case Study assignment
Visit Student Success Center to investigate Salt Surveys

ASSIGNMENT

Select school for location of Case Study observations
Select Case Study student & determine primary diagnosis
Review www.infoworks.ride.uri.edu for descriptive information regarding school selected for Case Study
Complete Case Study information form

CLASS 2

Review Section Ia – Description of Facility

Students will share findings of their SALT surveys

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section Ia – Description of School Setting

SUBMIT

Case Study information form

CLASS 3

Review Section Ib – Description of Classroom
Discuss Observation and Interpretation Technique
Visit library to assess Database for Research on Primary diagnosis

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section II – Description of Case Study Classroom

SUBMIT

Section Ia – Description of School Setting

CLASS 4

Review Section III – Profile of Case Study student
Discuss Observation and Interpretation Technique
Discuss status of research on primary diagnosis

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section III – Profile of Case Study Student

SUBMIT

Section II – Description of Case Study Classroom

CLASS 5

Discuss Teacher Interview Requirements
Discuss Observation and Interpretation Technique
Discuss status of research on primary diagnosis

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section V – Teacher Interview

SUBMIT

Section III - Profile of Case Study Student

CLASS 6

Discuss status of research on primary diagnosis
Discuss Observation / Interpretation Technique

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section V – Research on Primary Diagnosis

SUBMIT

Section V - Teacher Interview

CLASS 7

Discuss Educational Program of Case Study Student
Review components of IEP / performance levels / goals/ delivery of services / service providers accommodations / modifications / inclusion

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section VI – Case Study Educational Program

SUBMIT

Research on Primary Diagnosis

CLASS 8

Discuss Observation / Interpretation Technique

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section VII / VIII two observations & two interpretations

SUBMIT

Section VI – Case Study Educational Program

CLASS 9

Discuss Observation / Interpretation Technique

ASSIGNMENT

Complete Section VII / VIII three observations & three interpretations

SUBMIT

Two observations & two interpretations

CLASS 10

INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES

DUE DATE OF COMPLETED CASE STUDY TBA