Special Education Competencies Evidence

Special
Education Competencies Course Alignment Assignments Description
Social Assignment
Understand how language, culture, In this assignment, I had to come up with
and family background influence the EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 and list various strategies I will use in the
learning of individuals with EDU 3370 future when teaching new English
1.1 exceptionalities. Course Descriptions language learners.
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 Development Theory Discussion P…
EDU 2140 This discussion post revolves around my
Use understanding of development EDU 3130 knowledge of developmental theories.
and individual differences to respond EDU 3370 These theories help me to better
to the needs of individuals with Course Descriptions understand students' decisions and
1.2 exceptionalities. thought process behind them.
Transition assessment Tool- Gener…
This transition assessment was used
during student teaching to determine
Demonstrate a dedication to helping EDU 2140 what classes students need to take to
students achieve college and career EDU 2032 remain on target with their goals post
1.3 readiness Course Descriptions graduation.
Collaborate with academic teams EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 LRE Paper
and other colleagues to create safe, EDU 2140 In this paper, the importance of a least
inclusive, culturally responsive EDU 3380 restrictive environment was discussed.
2.1 learning environments to engage EDU 3370 Providing the least restrictive
 individuals with exceptionalities in
meaningful learning activities and
social interactions.
Use motivational and instructional
interventions to support individuals
with exceptionalities and how to
2.2 adapt to different environments.
Know how to intervene safely and
appropriately with individuals with
2.3 exceptionalities in crisis.
Understand the central concepts,
structures of the discipline, and tools
of inquiry of the content areas they
teach, and can organize this
knowledge, integrate cross-
disciplinary skills, and develop
meaningful learning progressions for
3.1 individuals with exceptionalities.
Course Descriptions environment based off of the students
needs and strengths helps to create safe
and inclusive environments for all
students.
ABA Assignment
ABA Defs
This assignment is based on Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA can help
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 teachers to better understand behaviors
EDU 2140 and how to appropriately target the
Course Descriptions behaviors being seen.
Mental Health and Wellness Shoul…
This presentation that was given helps to
better understand the importance of
promoting mental health and wellness in
EDU 2140 school in order to ensure students rarely
Course Descriptions become escalated in the school setting.
Copy of OOTD Project Instructions
This project provided students two
different projects to choose from as their
culminating assessment. The project
allowed students to choose to work alone
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 or in a group. Students were also
EDU 2140 provided a graphic organizer for the
EDU 3130 assessment thus helping students to
Course Descriptions organize their thoughts.

Understand and use general and
specialized content knowledge for EDU 2012 or EDU 2032
teaching across curricular content EDU 3130
areas to individualize learning for EDU 2140
3.2 individuals with exceptionalities. Course Descriptions
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032
Support general and specialized EDU 3130
curricula to make them accessible to EDU 2140
3.3 individuals with exceptionalities. Course Descriptions
Have knowledge of current student EDU 2012 or EDU 2032
learning standards and relevant state EDU 3380
3.4 and national education initiatives. Course Descriptions
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032
Consider needs of students based on EDU 2140
their demonstrated proficiencies and EDU 3380
help students achieve those needs EDU 3370
3.5 through personalized instruction. Course Descriptions
Have the requisite content EDU 2012 or EDU 2032
3.6 knowledge to help students access EDU 3380
Student Presentation.mov
In this video, I am teaching a lesson in
which students are learning root words.
These root words help students to grow
their vocabulary, aiding students'
performance in all courses.
Life Long Learners
Helping students to become lifelong
learners will help them to grow their
general content knowledge.
FAPE Paper
This paper discusses the importance of
all students receiving a free appropriate
public education. Remaining aware of
new laws surrounding special education
will help to ensure student and parental
rights are received at all times.
Case Study Report_McGurl.pdf
This case study was made in order to
better understand the legal procedures that
must occur in order to conduct IEP
meetings. In addition to procedure,
earning to better understand the use of
pseudonyms when creating a case study
was very beneficial information to learn.
Greek and Latin Roots Lesson Pla…
 the Common Core State Standards.
Course Descriptions This lesson was created to teach about
Greek and Latin Root Words. This lesson
allowed students to specifically target root
words to better develop their vocabulary
hus benefiting their education as a whole.

Meghan McGurl 2024 UNIT PLAN

During this unit, students learned about
World War II and the Holocaust. Students
had both summative and formative
Understands how the Common Core assessments to help me assess what
State Standards are constructed and knowledge was best understood
can be used as a resource to design hroughout the unit. Throughout this unit
and implement high quality EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 common core and state standards were
3.7 instruction Course Descriptions eviewed and allied throughout the unit.
reinforcementinventory.pdf
EDU 2012 This survey about creating positive
EDU 2140 reinforcement for students will help to
Select and use technically sound EDU 3130 ensure each student's interests are
formal and informal assessments that EDU 3370 targeted rather than creating generalized
4.1 minimize bias. Course Descriptions reinforcement.
Case Study-Student Presentation
Use knowledge of measurement This case study presentation helped me
principles and practices to interpret to understand the importance of
assessment results and guide EDU 3130 assessment results and tracking these
educational decisions for individuals EDU 3370 results to create comprehensive IEP
4.2 with exceptionalities. Course Descriptions goals.

Collaborate with colleagues and
families using multiple types of
assessment information in making
decisions about individuals with
4.3 exceptionalities.
Engage individuals with
exceptionalities to work toward
quality learning and performance
4.4 and provide feedback to guide them.
Consider an individual's abilities,
interests, learning environments, and
cultural and linguistic factors in the
selection, development, and
adaptation of learning experiences
5.1 for individuals with exceptionalities.
Use technologies to support
instructional assessment, planning,
and delivery for individuals with
5.2 exceptionalities.
Family/Para Paper
This paper discusses the importance of
collaborating with colleagues and
families in order to create a positive
EDU 2140 education program for the student or
EDU 3130 students at hand. Collaborating with all
EDU 3370 parties will help to support students on
Course Descriptions multiple fronts.
MMcGurl Sample Student A, B.C
Throughout my 13 weeks of student
eaching in a social studies classroom, I
analyzed three students' work over time. I
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 assessed various assignment types in order
EDU 3130 o better understand differentiated learning
EDU 3370 among students.
Course Descriptions
Guided Reading Lessons_McGurl …
The lesson plan above shows a guided
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 reading lesson that could be taught in a
EDU 2140 special education classroom based on the
EDU 3380 book The Mitten. This lesson provides
EDU 3370 appropriate questioning for students at
Course Descriptions this reading level.
1920's Harlem Renaissance Choic…
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 This virtual choice board was created to
EDU 2140 help differentiate students' learning thus
Course Descriptions providing them each with appropriate

Demonstrate familiarity with
augmentative and alternative
communication systems and a
variety of assistive technologies to
support the communication and
learning of individuals with
5.3 exceptionalities.
Use strategies to enhance language
development and communication
skills of individuals with
5.4 exceptionalities
Support a variety of education and
transition plans for individuals with
exceptionalities across a wide range
of settings and different learning
experiences in collaboration with
5.5 individuals, families, and teams.
Support mastery and promote
5.6 generalization of learning.
assessments based on their interests.
TouchChat Document
Becoming familiar with multiple kinds of
communication systems and assistive
technology helps to better support
students who need these resources. This
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 document discusses one of the many
EDU 2140 assistive technology communication
Course Descriptions systems, TouchChat.
Developmental Toy
Although I will not be teaching young
children, it is important to understand
language development and why students
EDU 2140 may be behind in their development
EDU 3130 when they reach middle school and high
Course Descriptions school.
IDEA Discussion
This discussion is surrounding the ideas
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 of the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
EDU 2140 The discussion prompts include multiple
EDU 3380 scenarios and the appropriate responses
EDU 3370 to families, students, and/or colleagues
Course Descriptions are included.
EDU 2140 Midterm Review
EDU 3130 This review was created in order to
EDU 3370 support students studying for their

Teach cross-disciplinary knowledge
and skills such as critical thinking
and problem solving to individuals
5.7 with exceptionalities.
Design and implement targeted
intervention that align with the
universal core program at the grade
5.8 level at which a student is enrolled.
Use professional ethical principles
and professional practice standards
6.1 to guide their practice
Understand how foundational
knowledge and current issues
6.2 influence professional practice.
Course Descriptions MidTerm. Creating reviews helps
students to master the content and skills
at hand.
Stations Posters.pdf
Stations Questions.pdf
This assignment provided to students is
based around World War II. During this
assignment, cross-disciplinary
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 knowledge such as symbolism being
EDU 2140 taught in English 8 was targeted in order
EDU 3130 to support further learning.
Course Descriptions
Temple Grandin.pdf
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 While watching the movie Temple
EDU 2140 Grandin, I created a list of ideas that
EDU 3130 could help Temple Grandin throughout
EDU 3370 her education journey and target her
Course Descriptions needs.
CEC Code of Ethics
EDU 2012 or 2032 Referring to the CEC Code of Ethics to
EDU 2140 ensure I remain teaching in a
EDU 3380 professional and ethical manner is
Course Descriptions imperative.
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 Final ISP_McGurl
EDU 2140 This presentation discusses the issues
EDU 3370 nvolved with suspensions and explains
Course Descriptions hat requiring counseling upon re entrance
 nto school could help the issues
presented. Advocating for students who
are suspended to ensure they are not
falling behind is a priority to gain student
uccess.
Understand that diversity is a part of Engage in a VT Reads Event Refle…
families, cultures, and schools, and EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 This assignment pertains to a VT Reads
that complex human issues can EDU 2140 event I attended. This event discussed the
interact with the delivery of special EDU 3380 importance of advocating through stories
6.3 education services. Course Descriptions told and read within the classroom.
McGurl Professional Development…
Understand the significance of Attending professional development
lifelong learning and participate in EDU 2140 (will add to EDU 3380 and experiences has greatly helped to
professional activities and learning EDU 3370) improve my knowledge of the education
6.4 communities. Course Descriptions profession.
Advocacy and Independence Hand…
Advocating for all students and helping
EDU 2140 them to advocate for themselves will
Advance the profession by engaging EDU 3130 (will add to EDU 3380 and help to improve students' confidence
in activities such as advocacy and EDU 3370) within the classroom and outside of the
6.5 mentoring Course Descriptions classroom.
Para ChecklistAssignment
This checklist would be provided to para
EDU 2140 educators in order to help support them
Provide guidance and direction to EDU 3370 throughout their day. Creating checklists
paraeducators, tutors, and EDU 3380 will help ensure the students' needs are
6.6 volunteers. Course Descriptions met at all times.

Use the theory and elements of
7.1 effective collaboration.
Serve as a collaborative resource to
7.2 colleagues.
Use collaboration to promote the
well-being of individuals with
exceptionalities across a wide range
7.3 of settings and collaborators.
Engage classroom teachers in
innovative practice to ensure
students with disabilities have full EDU 3380
7.4 access to the universal core program. Course Descriptions
Article Leader Assignment Hando…
In this assignment, I shared the
importance of creating classroom
management plans with the class. There
are many theories and elements that go
EDU 3370 into classroom management which need
EDU 3380 to be explored for successful
Course Descriptions management
Fieldwork Site Log
EDU 2140 Throughout my observations, I was able
EDU 3370 to better understand the importance of
EDU 3380 collaborating with colleagues and sharing
Course Descriptions resources when found.
Collaboration_CNX
Throughout my experiences in the
classroom as a learner and teacher, I have
EDU 2140 had many experiences collaborating with
EDU 3370 my peers. In the future, I will continue to
EDU 3380 collaborate in order to benefit all
Course Descriptions students.
Orthopedic Impairments
This presentation outlines some assistive
EDU 2012 or EDU 2032 technology and resources that can be
EDU 3130 used to help students with Orthopedic
EDU 3370 Impairments. Using this to guide other
teacher on how to create inclusive safes
for these students is imperative for
 student success.

Syllabi

*Please see Sped Assignments Google Doc to see the ways in which specific assignments reflect the competencies*
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EDU 2012: Special Education: Elementary Classroom

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1oaA6s9nntEZrkDR-cWzGloepvYDLx27I

EDU 2032: Secondary Special Education

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1oaA6s9nntEZrkDR-cWzGloepvYDLx27I

EDU 2140: Cognitive Differences and Emotional Challenges

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1oaA6s9nntEZrkDR-cWzGloepvYDLx27I

EDU 3130: Learning and Attention Differences: High Incidence Disabilities

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1oaA6s9nntEZrkDR-cWzGloepvYDLx27I

EDU 3370: Models of Assessment and Intervention in Special Education

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1oaA6s9nntEZrkDR-cWzGloepvYDLx27I

EDU 3380: Collaboration and Special Education Law

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1oaA6s9nntEZrkDR-cWzGloepvYDLx27I