R 340.1786

MARSE R 340.1786 Teachers of students with cognitive impairment; special requirements.

Rule 86.

1. The teacher education program for teachers of students with cognitive impairment shall include a minimum of 30 semester or equivalent hours pursuant to R 340.1781, R 340.1782, and all of the following:
   1. The identification, classification, legislation and policies, historical perspectives, and levels of support for students with cognitive impairment.
   2. The nature and character of cognitive impairment and its unique impact on the following areas of human development:
      1. Social.
      2. Emotional.
      3. Language/communication.
      4. Physical.
      5. Motor.
      6. Sensory.
      7. Learning, behavior, and health related problems.
   3. The promotion of individualized participation in age appropriate environments within the school and community.
   4. Assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction and curricula for students with cognitive impairment related to all of the following:
      1. Using research-based strategies and techniques for developing language and communication abilities and skills of students with cognitive impairment to promote the development of language, reading, writing, spelling, calculating, and thinking.
      2. Selecting, adapting, and developing specialized or general education curricula, assessments, accommodations, and instructional materials for students with cognitive impairment that is aligned with the general curriculum.
      3. Planning and implementing instruction in settings across domains, including community, personal/social, sexuality, career/employment, and leisure/recreation.
      4. Assessing, implementing, and supporting all levels of assistive technology for individual students.
      5. Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships with parents/families, educators, administrators, consultants, and community service providers.
      6. Developing individualized goals for students with cognitive impairment related to social relationships, cultural competence, self-determination, and transitions to postsecondary training, career/employment, and community integration.
   5. Issues related to cognitive impairment theory, research, and policy, including definition and identification; legislation and regulations; pre-referral, referral and placement; instruction and assessment of educational progress for students with cognitive impairment; and, collaboration with general education teachers, families, and allied service providers.
2. The 30 semester or equivalent hours shall be distributed to prioritize preparation, including pre-student teaching practice, in assessing, teaching, and modifying instruction for students with cognitive impairment.