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TeachWellOnlineAcademy

ProgramHandbook

EducationSpecialist(Ed.S.)DegreeinSpecialEducation

UniversityofFloridaSchoolofSpecialEducation,SchoolPsychology&EarlyChildhoodStudiesP.O.Box117050/1403NormanHallGainesville,FL32611-7050

352-273-4275(phone)352-392-2655(fax)

http://education.ufl.edu/special-education/teach-well/

https://education.ufl.edu/special-education/teach-well/

CollegeofEducation

ThemissionoftheCollegeofEducationistoprepareexemplaryprofessionalpractitionersandscholars; to generate, use, and disseminate knowledge about teaching, learning, and humandevelopment;andtocollaboratewithotherstosolvecriticaleducationalandhumanproblemsinadiverseglobalcommunity.

DepartmentofSpecialEducation

Themission of theDepartment of Special Education is to promote the successful inclusion ofindividualswithdisabilitiesandtheir families insocietythroughexcellence intheeducationofteachers and leaders, the generation of new knowledge, and the application of existingknowledge.

DistanceLearning

AllTeachWellOnlineAcademycoursesarehostedundertheCanvasLearningManagementSystem(LMS).ThefollowingwebsiteswillhelpyoubecomefamiliarwiththeCanvasLMS.

• CanvasComputerRequirements:http://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/canvas-login-step-by-step/

• CanvasOnlineTutorials:http://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/canvas_resources/

• Troubleshooting:http://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/need-help/

SpecialistinEducationDegree

TheDepartmentofSpecialEducationoffersaSpecialistinEducationdegreeinwhichthemajorobjectiveisthedevelopmentofthecompetenciesneededforaspecificprofessionalposition.

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http://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/canvas-login-step-by-step/

http://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/canvas_resources/

http://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/need-help/

AdmissiontoSpecialistinEducationProgram

AdmissiontotheOnlineTeachWellAcademyshouldincludethefollowing:• ApplicationforadmissionintotheGraduateSchool.TheapplicationandGraduate

Schoolchecklistcanbefoundat:http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/grad/gradchecklist.html

• Applicationfee(canbepaidonlineviatheapplicationsystemorbycheckormoneyorder)

• Résumé• Officialtranscriptsfromcolleges/universitiespreviouslyattended• Threelettersofrecommendation

o Atleasttwolettersmustbefromacademicand/orworkrelatedreferenceso Canbesubmittedelectronicallyviatheapplicationsystemorashardcopies

• OfficialGREscores(seenextsectionfordetails)• ApplicantsapplyingfortheSpecialistDegreeProgrammusthavealreadyearneda

graduateorprofessionaldegreefromaregionallyaccreditedU.S.institution.

**InternationalApplicantsmustprovideadditionaldocumentationincludingacceptableTOEFL,MELAB,orIETSscores.Additionaldetailsaboutinternationalapplicationrequirementsareavailableat:http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/intl/admissioninfo.html

TestScoreRequirements:GRERequirementsAs of August 1, 2011, the GRE (Graduate Record Examination) switched to a new scoringsystem. The “old” verbal and quantitative GRE scores ran from 200 to 800, with 10-stepincrements over a range of 61 points. The “new” verbal and quantitative GRE scores rangefrom130to170withone-pointincrementsoverarangeof41points.GREscoresarevalidforupto5yearsfromthetestdate.

• “Old”GRERequirements(GREtakenpriortoAugust1,2011)o Verbal–450o Quantitative–450

• “New”GRERequirements(GREtakenafterAugust1,2011)o Verbal–150o Quantitative–141

InternationalApplicants• TOEFL:Paper-Based:550Computer-Based:213Internet-Based:80• IELTS:6• MELAB:77

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http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/grad/gradchecklist.html

http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/intl/admissioninfo.html

ProgramRequirements

SupervisoryCommitteeThesupervisorycommitteeoverseestheprogramofstudyandservestoguidespecialiststudentsindevelopingtheirprogramofstudy,designingandinterpretingtheirfinalproject,andadministeringanoralexam.

Thecommitteeisselectedbythestudentandgenerallyreflectsthestudent’sacademic,professional,andresearchinterests.Thecommitteemustconsistofatotaloftwomembers,includingthecommitteechair.ThecommitteechairmustbefromtheDepartmentofSpecialEducation.

FinalProjectandOralExamAllSpecialiststudentsarerequiredtosubmitanacceptedfinalprojectandpassanoralexitexamattheendoftheirprogramsandpriortograduation.Theexaminationsaredevelopedbythestudent’ssupervisorycommitteeandaredesignedtoreflectthestudent’sacademicandresearchinterests.Athesisisnotrequired.

CourseWorkTheTeachWellOnlineEducationSpecialistdegreeisa36credit-hourprogramforstudentswhohavealready completedamastersdegreeprogram in any field. All students are required tocompletetheTeachWellCore,which iscomprisedof12credithoursaswellasanoralexamandprojectcomponent. Anadditional24credithourswillneedtobetakenfromthevarioustracks below for a total of 36 credit hours. The additional 24 credits can be taken in anycombination. However, if you desire to follow a specific track, please follow the guidelinesbelow.

TeachWellCoreTeachWellCoreCoursesarerequiredforallTeachWellSpecialiststudentsalongwithanoralexamandfinalproject.

CourseNumber CourseName CreditsEEX6233 DesigningInstructionforInclusive

Classrooms3

EEX6750 FamiliesandTransitionforStudentswithDisabilities

3

EEX6936 TeachingLearningStrategies 3EEX6786 TransdisciplinaryandTransition

ServicesforStudentswithDisabilities

3

TotalCoreCredits 12

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GeneralTrackCourseNumber CourseName CreditsEEX6936 MathStrategiesforStruggling

Students3

EEX6296 DifferentiatedInstruction 3EEX6936 Family/TeacherPerspectives 3EEX6125 InterventionforLanguageand

LearningDisabilities3

AdditionalCourses StudentswillchooseadditionalcreditsfromanyoftheotherTeachWellTracks.

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TeachWellCoreCourses Required.Seeabove. 12TotalCredits 36

*Oralexamandprojectrequired.

AutismFocusTrackBaseduponthecompetenciesidentifiedbyFloridaDepartmentofEducation,studentswithinthestateofFloridacanusethesecoursestowardsanAutismEndorsement.

CourseNumber CourseName CreditsEEX6936 NatureofAutism 3EEX6661 TeachingandManaging

BehaviorforStudentLearning3

EEX6072 AccessingAcademicandSocialCommunities

3

EEX6222 EvaluationinSpecialEducation/Data

3

AdditionalCourses StudentswillchooseadditionalcreditsfromtheotherTeachWellTracks.

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DisabilitiesinSocietyTrackBypursuingtheTeachWellDisabilitiesinSocietyTrackstudentswillbeeligibletograduatewiththeGraduateCertificateinDisabilitiesinSociety,inadditiontoreceivingaMasterofEducationdegreeuponcompletionoftheprogram.ProspectivestudentswhowishtopursuethistrackmustsubmitaCertificateAdmissionsApplicationinadditiontotheGraduateSchoolApplication.

CourseNumber CourseName CreditsEEX6099 SocialPerspectiveson

Disability3

EEX6525 DisabilityPolicyandLegislation

3

EEX6778 Community&WorkAccessforIndividualswithDisabilities

3

EEX6930 SeminarinDisabilities 3AdditionalCourses Studentswillchoose

additionalcreditsfromtheotherTeachWellTracks.

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FormoreinformationabouttheGraduateCertificateinDisabilitiesinSociety,clickhere.

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http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/start.html



http://education.ufl.edu/special-education/graduate-certificate-in-disabilities-in-society/

EarlyChildhoodStudiesTrackBypursuingtheTeachWellEarlyChildhoodStudiesTrackstudentswillbeeligibletograduatewithaGraduateCertificateinEarlyChildhoodStudies,inadditiontoreceivingaMasterofEducationdegreeuponcompletionoftheprogram.ProspectivestudentswhowishtopursuethistrackmustsubmitaCertificateAdmissionsApplicationinadditiontotheGraduateSchoolApplication.

CourseNumber CourseName CreditsEEC6205 EarlyChildhoodCurriculum 3EEC6936 Assessment&Evaluationin

EarlyChildhoodEducation3

EEX6788 MethodsofIntegratingEdHCT

3

EEX6817 SeminarinEdHCT 3AdditionalCourses Studentswillchoose


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FormoreinformationabouttheEarlyChildhoodStudiescertificate,clickhere.

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https://education.ufl.edu/special-education/graduate-certificate-in-early-childhood-studies/

EducationandHealthCareTransition(EdHCT)TrackBypursuingtheTeachWellEducationandHealthCareTransition(EdHCT)TrackstudentswillbeeligibletograduatewithanEdHCTcertificate,inadditiontoreceivinganEducationSpecialistdegreeuponcompletionoftheprogram.ProspectivestudentswhowishtopursuethistrackmustsubmitaCertificateAdmissionsApplicationinadditiontotheGraduateSchoolApplication.

CourseNumber CourseName CreditsEEX6785 IntroductiontoEdHCT 3EEX6789 LegalAspectsofEdHCT 3EEX6788 MethodsofIntegrating

EdHCT3

EEX6817 SeminarinEdHCT 3AdditionalCourses Studentswillchoose


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*Oralexamandprojectrequired.FormoreinformationabouttheEdHCTcertificate,clickhere.

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https://education.ufl.edu/education-healthcare-transition/

ProgramPlanEachspecialiststudentdevelopshisorherownprogramofstudytoreflecthisorherprofessionalinterests.TheProgramPlanformcanbefoundatCOEOnlinechooseCanvasputinyourGatorLinkthengotoTeachWell.On the following pageisasampleTeachWellAcademyProgramPlanforyourreview.

* ProgramplanmustbeapprovedbytheTeachWelladvisor.

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Teach Well Academy Program Plan

The Teach Well program offers the following tracks: General Track, Autism Endorsement Track, Education and Health Care Transition (EdHCT) Track, Disabilities in Society Track, and Early Childhood Track.

For more information about the specific tracks, requirements, or the Teach Well Program in general please visit our webpage: http://education.ufl.edu/special-education/teach-well/

Below is a form to be used by Teach Well students when planning their individual program of study. After reviewing the Course Schedule, Teach Well Core, and Teach Well Tracks please fill in the Program Planner (pgs 3-4) and submit via Canvas for your Teach Well advisor to review. Once reviewed, your advisor will contact you to discuss any changes prior to approval.

Course ScheduleTeach Well courses follow an even/ odd semester format.*

Odd: 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, etcEven: 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, etc

Teach Well Core Required for ALL Teach Well students

Course Number Course Name OfferedEEX 6233 Fall EvenEEX 6750 Spring OddEEX 6936 Summer OddEEX 6786

Designing Instruction for Inclusive Classrooms Families & Transition for Students with Disabilities Teaching Learning Strategies Collaborative Practice in Inclusive Schools Spring Even

Course Number Course Name OfferedEEX 6936 Math Strategies for Struggling Students Fall OddEEX 6296 Differentiated Instruction Summer OddEEX 6936 Family/ Teacher Perspectives Summer EvenEEX 6125 Intervention for Language & Learning Disabilities Fall Odd

Course Number Course Name OfferedEEX 6936 Nature of Autism Summer EvenEEX 6661 Teaching & Managing Behavior for Student Learning Fall EvenEEX 6072 Accessing Academic & Social Communities Spring EvenEEX 6222 Evaluation in Special Education/ Data Spring Odd

General Track

Autism Focus Track

Examples: Fall Even: Course will be offered the fall semesters of even years. Fall Odd: Course will be offered the fall semester of odd years.

*Education & Health Care Transition and Early Childhood Studies courses do not follow this format. Please view page 2 for more information.

Teach Well Tracks

SAMPLE

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http://education.ufl.edu/special-education/teach-well/

OfferedEEX 6785 Introduction to EDHCT Summer 2 EEX 6789 Legal Aspects of EDHCT Fall 8wk EEX 6788 Accessing Academic & Social Communities Spring 1EEX 6817 Evaluation in Special Education/ Data Spring 2

Course Number Course Name OfferedEEX 6099 Social Perspectives on Disability Fall Even & OddEEX 6525 Disability Policy & Legislation Fall Even & OddEEX 6778 Accessing Academic & Social Communities Spring Even & OddEEX 6930 Seminar in Disabilities Spring Even & Odd

Course Number Course Name OfferedEEC 6205 Early Childhood Curriculum Fall 8wkEEC 6936 Assessment & Evaluation in Early Childhood Educational Practice TBAEEC 6936 Families in Early Childhood Education TBAEEX 6936 Policy & Transition in Early Childhood Educational Practice TBA

Education & Health Care Transition Track

https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/dates-and-deadlines/

Note: Prospective students who wish to pursure this track must submit a Certificate Admissions Application For more information about the Graduate Certificate in Disabilities in Society:

https://education.ufl.edu/special-education/graduate-certificate-in-disabilities-in-society/

Early Childhood Studies TrackNote: Prospective students who wish to pursure this track must submit a Certificate Admissions Application

For more information about the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies: https://education.ufl.edu/special-education/graduate-certificate-in-early-childhood-studies/

Course Number Course Name

Note: Prospective students who wish to pursure this track must submit a Certificate Admissions Application. For more information about the Graduate Certificate in Education & Health Care Transition:


*Education & Health Care Transition courses run in 8-week sessions. Critical Dates & Deadlines for all 8-week session courses can be found at:

Disabilities in Society Track

https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/dates-and-deadlines/ *Early Childhood Studies courses run in 8-week sessions. Critical Dates & Deadlines for all 8-week session courses can be found at:SAMPLE

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https://education.ufl.edu/special-education/graduate-certificate-in-disabilities-in-society

https://education.ufl.edu/special-education/graduate-certificate-in-early-childhood-studies/

https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/dates-and-deadlines/

|SPRING |SUMMER Term: FALL Year ___________ Course 1 Course 2 Course 3








Name:

|SPRING |SUMMER Expected Graduation: FALL

Year ___________

Please start with the semester you were admitted and continue in chronological order.

Total Credits: ________ (36 required)

Are you working towards teacher certification? yes no

Degree Pursing: Master's Specialist

SAMPLE

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TEACH WELL ADVISOR FEEDBACK:

All Master of Education degree programs must include a minimum of 36 credit hours (12 courses). All Education Specialist degrees must include a minimum of 36 credit hours, a project designed in collaboration with the academic advisor, and oral and written exit exams designed in collaboration with the academic advisor.

All students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA. If your GPA drops below a 3.0 you must contact your Teach Well Advisor immediately.

* Typing name on this line of the form constitutes a signature

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Teach Well Advisor Signature*

Student Signature* Date

DateSAMPLE

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