Professional Development and Research sponsored by the Iowa Department of Education in collaboration with the University of Northern Iowa
Through intensive professional development and on-going support, this project promotes the comprehensive literacy learning of Iowa students with significant developmental disabilities. Each year, teams of educators from around the state are selected to participate. UNI faculty with expertise in reading, writing and communication for students with disabilities will facilitate workshops and provide regular in-class support.
Teams:
Teams are composed of 4-5 educational professionals who work together to support a child or children with significant developmental disabilities. At least one of the children should participate in the Iowa Alternate Assessment. For younger children (K-2), children should demonstrate the characteristics of students who participate in the Iowa Alternate Assessment.
Teams must include a special education and regular education teacher. Other team members may include: SLP; OT; consultant/specialist; administrator; associates or other members as appropriate.
Commitments:
1. Entire team attends week-long summer Literacy Course (August 9-13, 2010) in Cedar Falls, IA and two Saturday sessions during the 2010-2011 school year.
2. All participants meet in monthly ICN discussions.
3. Team members assist in collecting artifacts and data to document literacy outcomes of children.
Benefits:
Participants will receive state of the art literacy information and resources, on-going support, materials, travel, lodging, stipends and continuing education or graduate credit.
To Apply:
Select a team and fill out the application (must include administrator signature). Submit a letter of intent describing your interest in the project, team and students. Applications due by December 16, 2009. Participants will be notified by March 26, 2010.
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