Cultivate inclusive classroom environment by fostering sensitivity and awareness of different cultural, racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgroundsCollaborate with parents and school administrators regarding student progress, social and behavioral issues, and learning objectivesAccommodated and modified curriculum to meet the needs of all learning styles, intelligences, languages, and ability levels

Mild to moderate placement in a primary setting (elementary K-5) with an internship focus on 3rd and 4th. The focus of the classrooms are both inclusion and one-on-one or small group classes. Mentor: Laura Chrystal Supervisor: Mary Overman Field Coordinator & Seminar Instructor: Karen Troup

Self-contained, high school classroom during moderate to intense internship placement. Students had a range of abilities and ages (9-12 grade). Exposed to: alternate assessment, alternate standards, IEP meetings, ETR meetings, professional development meetings, progress monitoring website/network, differentiated group instruction, one-on-one, social skills group, limited inclusion classes (e.g. art, gym, homeroom, lunch)Mentor: Cindy GajusSupervisor: Ellen FellowsField Coordinator: Karen TroupSeminar Instructor: Song Ju

Assist students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities in the Transition and Access Program. Assist students with transitioning to college and skills associated with independent living. Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with various entities (department managers, faculty, students, vocational rehabilitation personnel and community employers). Collect, monitor and document data and student portfolio information as related to job placement of students for future employment.

Implement reading program to students in the 7th and 8th grade. Review student progress notes and prior assessment notes prior to each tutoring session.

Implement lesson plans provided by the teacher.