Advisory Committee
Members
Mike Abbiatti
Louisiana Board of Regents
David Gullatt
LA Tech University
David Kibbe
LA Department of Education
Janet Mora
Louisiana Department of Education
Kate Reynolds
University of New Orleans
Joyce Russo
Louisiana Department of Education
Ruby Ryles
Louisiana Tech University
Brenda Sharp
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Stewart Stanley
LA Association of Special Education Administrators
June Street
Louisiana Department of Education
Jamie Tindle
Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge
Andrew Vaughan
Louisiana Department of Education
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Course Offerings
On this page, the Consortium universities list course
offerings for the coming semester or quarter. Offerings are updated
regularly.
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Winter 2008 ~
Distance and On-Campus Course Offerings
Eligible students with passing grades
will be awarded $500 per online and summer institute course. These funds are
intended to defray costs associated with attending courses offered through the
LA-LIDC. Students are expected to pay for tuition and fees when they register
at the beginning of the semester and will receive their stipends after final
grades are posted.
Winter Quarter
2008-2009 Course offerings
Louisiana Tech
University
Professional
Development & Research Institute on Blindness
EPSY 582 Orientation & Mobility I (onsite)
Course provides an examination
and application of the fundamental principles and theories of orientation and
mobility. Students progress through a graduated travel curriculum.
Preq., EPSY 580
EDCI 578 Braille II (online/onsite)
Course introduces Nemeth (math),
music, foreign language and computer Braille codes while increasing student’
speed and accuracy in reading & writing Braille, transcribing print materials
and proofreading Braille materials.
Preq., Braille I, (or proficiency
with Literary Braille code)
EDCI 466 Adaptive Technology for the Visually Impaired
(onsite)
Students learn to use
state-of-the-art technology designed for the blind/visually impaired learner.
EDUC 530 Internship in Teaching (onsite)
Supervised teaching experience in
Teaching Blind/Visually Impaired students. Registration by application only;
requires approval of academic advisor and Director of Field and Clinical
Experiences.
For more information contact: Dr.
Ruby Ryles ~Coordinator, Teaching Blind Students ~ Institute on Blindness
~Louisiana Tech University ~ 318 257 2028 ~
rryles@latech.edu
For
Admissions Information go to:
www.latech.edu/admissions
For further
information call
Coordinator,
Teaching Blind Students
Institute on Blindness
Louisiana Tech University
318 257 2028
For
Admissions Information go to:
www.latech.edu/admissions
Check
back soon to see courses offered by Louisiana Tech University
for Upcoming Quarters or contact Dr. Ruby Ryles at
rryles@latech.edu
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UNO Spring 2009 Courses
(All course times listed are central time)
Significant Impairments
EDSP 6000 -
Study Severe Communication Disorders
3 cr. Thursday, on-line, 5:00pm -7:40pm
Prerequisite: EDSP 6040 or consent of department. A study of
assessment and instructional strategies for nonsymbolic
communication and prelanguage/language skills. Design of
alternative and augmentative communication systems for learners
with severe disabilities. Emphasis on strategies to increase
meaningful communication opportunities across multiple partners
situations and settings.
EDSP 6050 -
Advanced Instructional Issue in Severe Disabilities
3 cr. Monday, on-line, 5:00pm - 7:40pm
Prerequisites: EDSP 4010 or consent of department. Continued
examination of key issues related to design, implementation, and
evaluation of effective educational services for learners with
severe disabilities. Emphasis on advanced instructional issues
including: meeting the needs of special populations, making
data-based decisions, addressing building level instructional
issues, and adjusting existing strategies to improve their
effectiveness. Students must complete a professional development
plan through participation in a field experience cohort as a
component of this course.
EDSP 6900 -
Practicum – Students with Severe/Profound Disabilities
3 cr. (Arranged Time)
Prerequisite: consent of department. Field work, observations,
seminars, lectures, and/or empirical research projects in
programs that provide services for individuals with severe
profound handicapping conditions.
Autism
EDSP 6210
- Introduction People with Autism
3 cr. Tuesday on-line, 5:00pm - 7:40pm
An exploration of how the diagnosis of autism is established a
review of current research and a consideration of the management
of people with autism in schools and in the community.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Hearing Impairments)
EDSP 4440/4440G
- Sign Language I
3 cr. Tuesday and Thursday, on-campus, 1:30pm – 2:45pm
An introduction to sign language and fingerspelling. Receptive
and expressive sign language skills will be emphasized with
specific focus on the ability to participate in functional
communication situational. An overview of the variety of sign
systems used in educational settings will be presented.
EDSP 6420 -
Educational Audiology
3 cr. Wednesday, on-line, 4:30pm -7:10pm
The application of current audiological technology and
techniques to deaf education and speech therapy for the deaf. A
basic course in audiology for teachers in all areas of Special
Education, but particularly for those in deaf education,
assessment, and supervision of Special Education.
EDSP 6461 -
Advanced Spoken Language
3 cr. Thursday, on-line, 4:30pm -7:10pm
Prerequisite:
EDSP 6460 or consent of department. This course focuses on the
advanced knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with
children who have cochlear implants and other assistive
listening devices. It includes principles of speech science,
aural habilitation, and collaborative work activities.
EDSP 6945 -
Practicum -- Hearing Impaired 3 cr. (Arranged Time)
Prerequisite: consent of department. Field work, observations,
seminars, lectures, and/or empirical research projects with
hearing impaired children or adults in an academic or
rehabilitation setting.
This summer, in addition to our intensive 1-week long
on-campus classes, we will be offering two certification classes
in deaf education as part of UNO’s Summer Abroad Program, “The
Glories of France.”
Classes will be held on the beautiful Mediterranean coast in
Montpellier, France from July 4-August 7th. All classes will be
taught in English and financial aid is available to attend the
program.
For further information, contact Dr. Kate Reynolds ( kreynold@uno.edu)
OR
Marie
Kaposchyn
(mkaposch@uno.edu)
(504-280-7455)
The
Glories of France
Metropolitan College
University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70148
Visual Impairment / Blindness
EDSP 6850 -
Advanced Educational Procedures for Students with Visual
Impairments
3 cr. Monday, on-line, 4:30pm-7:10pm
Prerequisites: EDSP 4820, 4830, or consent of the department.
A study of advanced educational strategies utilized in teaching
students with visual impairments. Examination of procedures for
teaching Braille reading, the Nemeth Braille code for
mathematics and science, and the use of electronic devices for
reading and orientation and mobility.
EDSP 6990
- Selected Topics in Special Education & Habilitative Services:
Assessment of Individuals with Visual Impairments
3 cr. Tuesday, on-line, 4:30pm-7:10pm
Prerequisite: consent of the department. An examination of the
assessment process of individuals with visual impairments,
primarily focusing on functional vision evaluation and learning
media assessment. Collaboration, assessment components, material
adaptation, and how to analyze and utilize the resulting
information will be examined.
6980 -
Practicum -- Visual Impairment
3 cr. (arranged times)
Prerequisites: EDSP 4820, 4830, 6840, and 6850 or consent of
department. The course consists of supervised field work,
observations, seminars, lectures, and/or empirical research in
the area of visual impairment.
To apply and register for courses at UNO:
New students or students who have missed a
semester must go to http://admissions.uno.edu/app.cfm for
application information. Once accepted you may register through
the WEBSTAR link on the UNO homepage (
http://www.uno.edu ). All
current UNO students can register for these classes as they
usually do through WEBSTAR. Once registered you will be entered
into your course’s Blackboard site. It is important that you
check your course Blackboard site the week before classes to
make sure you are ready to attend your first class.
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For
more information on classes in hearing impairments (D/HH):
Dr. Kate Reynolds at
kreynold@uno.edu
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For more information on classes in
significant disabilities or autism: Dr. William Sharpton at
wsharpto@uno.edu
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For more information on classes in visual
impairments: Dr. Randall Scott at
rlscott@uno.edu
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* Unless otherwise noted, all courses offered
above by LA Tech University and the University of New Orleans
are delivered online.
These courses are offered via
interactive videoconferencing on the web at
http://lalidc.uno.edu. Students MUST have weekly access to
a high speed internet connection (DSL, Cable or better), a web
camera, and headset with microphone (both available for about
$40.00 each at numerous local retailers like Best Buy, Office
Depot, Wal-Mart). Before beginning the class, download the
Marratech software, our free videoconferencing environment, from
http://www.marratech.com
– [Vista users download XP/2000 version]).
Technical questions? E-mail
lalidcsys@uno.edu
The
Louisiana Low Incidence Disabilities Consortium is funded by the
Louisiana Department of Education
More Information
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For more information on classes
in hearing impairments (D/HH)
E-mail Dr. Kate Reynolds at
kreynold@uno.edu
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For more information on classes
in significant disabilities
E-mail Dr. William Sharpton at
wsharpto@uno.edu
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For more information on classes
in visual impairments
E-mail Dr. Randall Scott at
rlscott@uno.edu
Last Updated: 11/19/2008
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Management Team Members
Jeanne Burns
Louisiana Board of Regents
Nanette Olivier
Louisiana Department of Education
Bill Sharpton
University of New Orleans
Edward Bell
LA Tech University
Phil Wilson
Human Development Center
Co-Directors
Bill Sharpton
University of New Orleans
Kate Reynolds
University of New Orleans
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