California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Moderate to Severe Disability Level 2 Standards

Moderate/Severe Level 2 Standards Core Standards for All Level 2 Specialist Teaching Credential Programs

The candidate, the university advisor, and the employers representative(s) work together to develop a Level 2 professional credential induction plan for the support and professional development of each beginning teacher based on the preliminary induction plan developed in Level 1. The curriculum for the university and non-university components of the Education Specialist Credential program addresses the candidates goals, builds upon the foundations established in the Preliminary Education Specialist Credential program, and applies conceptual knowledge to practice in ways that engage candidates in important issues of theory and practice.

Advanced Curriculum Content: Credential-Specific Standards for Professional Level 2 Credential Programs

Each candidate demonstrates the ability to continually analyze assessment and performance data to determine whether to maintain, modify or change specific instructional strategies, curricular content or adaptations. behavioral supports and/or daily schedules to facilitate skill acquisition and successful participation for each student.

Each candidate demonstrates advanced knowledge and the ability to implement systems that assess, plan and provide academic and social skill instruction to support students with complex behavioral and emotional needs. Each candidate works with educational, mental health, and other community resources in the ongoing process of designing, implementing, evaluating and modifying identified supports to ensure a positive learning environment.

 Each candidate demonstrates knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply and disseminate current and emerging research, theory, legislation, policy and practice.

Each candidate demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to implement factors associated with successful planning and implementation of transitional life experiences for students with mild/moderate/severe disabilities. Each candidate collaborates with personnel from other educational and community agencies to plan for successful transitions by students.

The curriculum for the Professional Level 2 Education Specialist program provides opportunities to build upon the foundation of the Preliminary Level 1 Education Specialist Credential program, expanding the scope and depth of study in specific content areas, as well as expertise in performing specialized functions.

Each candidate demonstrates effective communication skills in the areas of respectful collaboration, managing conflicts, supervising staff such as paraprofessionals, and networking and negotiating, including family members.

Each candidate demonstrates leadership and management skills to coordinate and facilitate educational programs, including constructing and following efficient schedules that meet individual student needs and maximize available resources. Each candidate demonstrates the ability to work effectively within integrated service delivery models and actively participates in school restructuring and reform efforts to impact systems change.

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