Mich. Admin. Code 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:
(a) The identification,
classification, legislation and policies, historical perspectives, and levels
of support for students with cognitive impairment.
(b) The nature and character of cognitive
impairment and its unique impact on the following areas of human development:
(i) Social.
(ii) Emotional.
(iii) Language/communication.
(iv) Physical.
(v) Motor.
(vi) Sensory.
(vii) Learning, behavior, and health related
problems.
(c) The
promotion of individualized participation in age appropriate environments
within the school and community.
(d) Assessing, teaching, and modifying
instruction and curricula for students with cognitive impairment related to all
of the following:
(i) 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.
(ii) 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.
(iii)
Planning and implementing instruction in settings across domains, including
community, personal/social, sexuality, career/employment, and
leisure/recreation.
(iv) Assessing,
implementing, and supporting all levels of assistive technology for individual
students.
(v) Developing and
maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships with parents/families,
educators, administrators, consultants, and community service
providers.
(vi) 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.
(e) 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.
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