SPED 650K Practicum (K-12)

This practicum provides students with school-based field experiences relevant to the needs of K-12 students with disabilities. Students act as observers and participants by planning for and teaching students with disabilities in K-12 settings and participating in meetings involving decision-making processes for students with disabilities, writing a behavior plan, IEP, and assessment report; working with families, completing a standardized assessment, supervising paraprofessionals, and demonstrating familiarity with special education processes and procedures. Required course for South Dakota residents only.