Model Course Proposal Directory: Instructional Practices
Special Education/Special Needs
| Grade Level | Course Title | # of Credits | Description: Participants will... | Semester/Year Offered | School District or Organization Instructor of Record/Contact |
| PK-12 | Evidence-Based Practices for Autism | 1 | Increase knowledge based interventions for students with autism; demonstrate academic success in a less restrictive environment. | Fall 2012 |
Dawn Woychik 715.985.3172 |
| K-12 | iPad Technologies for Special Education | 1-2 | Work with applications in the following areas: AAC, social skills, literacy, writing, math, data collection, behavior management, music, songs, art, and games; learn the features of iTunes and how to organize and manage apps; go beyond iPad basic to learn the next level of tips and tricks as well as ways to improve efficiency as a special educator. | Summer 2012 |
Naomi Harm (CESA #4) 608.386.2018 |
| N/A | Directed Study: Designing the Best Interventions for Children | 1 | Two day NASP Summer Institution in Minneapolis; learn the PREPaRE Model for crisis intervention; topics include autism, ethics and practical strategies for children with ADHD. | Summer 2012 |
Robert Dixon (UW-La Crosse) 608.785.6893 |
| N/A | Workshop in Therapeutic Recreation: TR & Developmental Intellectual Disabilities | 1 | Define and identify people with DD/ID including Autism; the prevention of abuse for people with DD/ID; influence of sensory integration, communication, nutrition on the ability of a person with DD/ID. | Fall 2012 |
Kristen Ruprecht kruprecht@uwlax.edu |