Driver Education for Students with Disabilities
EEND-620 | REAL-494

Provides candidates with the knowledge, resources and instructional strategies to determine appropriate accommodations and adaptations necessary to meet individual needs of students with disabilities in the driver education classroom and behind the wheel.  Candidates will explore the historical and legal aspects of special education.

Objectives, outcomes, and sample assignments will be added to the syllabus for this new course as they are finalized.

College of Education Mission Statement

The mission of the college of Education at the University of St. Francis is to prepare competent and caring educators who understand students, serve the community and develop professionally to become ethical decision-makers and leaders.

UNDERSTANDING STUDENTS

Candidates will develop an understanding of the administration and implementation of a Driver Education program meeting the variety of needs of students with disabilities.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

Candidates will increase personal knowledge of the legal aspects and foundations of teaching students with disabilities in a driver education program and provide safe drivers in the community.

FINDING OUR PROFESSIONAL SELVES

Candidates will serve as role models by improving personal knowledge and instructional skills related to facilitating the safe and correct techniques for operating a motor vehicle. 

Access to standards referenced in this section can be found HERE

1. Analyze and demonstrate knowledge of the history of Special Education in American classrooms. (InTASC 1; IPTS 1, 2, 3; CEC 6.), 
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the Thirteen (13) Disability Categories of Special Education. (InTASC 1, 2; IPTS 1, 2, 3; CEC 1.2, 6.2)
3. Compare and contrast the elements of an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and a 504 Plan. (InTASC 3; IPTS 2; CEC 6.2)
4. Examine a school’s legal responsibilities and best practices in professional collaboration associated with teaching students with disabilities. (IPTS 2, 9, 11; CEC 7.1, 7.2, 7.3)
5. Analyze and demonstrate an understanding of classroom instructional strategies for students with disabilities in a Driver Education classroom setting. (InTASC 1, 2, 4, 7, 8; NTDETAS 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 3.5; IPTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; CEC 3.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.7)
6. Analyze and demonstrate an understanding of behind the wheel driving strategies, modifications, and adaptive equipment for teaching students with disabilities how to drive. (InTASC 1, 2, 4, 7, 8; NTDETAS 2.0, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1; IPTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; CEC 3.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.7)
7. Investigate resources available to students outside of the high school setting that will meet the needs of students with disabilities. (InTASC 10; IPTS 1, 2, 3, 5, 9; CEC 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7)
8. Analyze case studies and formulate a plan of action that will address the specific educational needs of students with disabilities. (InTASC 4, 6, 7; NTDETAS 2.2; IPTS 2, 3, 8; CEC 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)

Discussions and Reflections

Candidates will respond to content discussions/reflection prompts and provide thoughtful feedback to others.

• Course outcomes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
• Standards InTASC 1-8, 10; IPTS 1-7, 9, 11; CEC 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3, 5.7, 7.1-7.3; NTDETAS 2.0-2.2, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1

History of Special Education

Candidates will discuss the history of special education and federal legislation influencing the special education processes and procedures in the school community.

• Course outcomes 1, 3
• Standards InTASC 1,3; IPTS 1-3; CEC 6.2

Disability Presentation

Candidates will research and develop a presentation on one of the 14 disability categories.

• Course outcomes 1, 2
• Standards InTASC 1,2; IPTS 1-3; CEC 1.2, 6.2

IEP vs. 504 Plan

Candidates will create an infographic comparing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and a 504 Plan.

• Course outcomes 1, 3
• Standards InTASC 1,3; IPTS 1-3; CEC 6.2

Educator Interview

Candidates will interview a special education teacher/driver education teacher to discuss the relationship between a driver education teacher and the special education department.

• Course outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
• Standards InTASC 1-10; IPTS 1-7; CEC 1.2, 3.1, 4.3, 5.1, 5.7, 6.2, 7.1-7.3; NTDETAS 2.1-2.2, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1

Technology in the Driver Education classroom

Candidates will explore the use of technology with students with disabilities in a driver education classroom.

• Course outcomes 5, 8
• Standards InTASC 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8; IPTS 1-8; CEC 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.7; NTDETAS 2.1-2.2, 3.2, 3.5

Specific Disabilities and Driving

Candidates will analyze a variety of common disabilities and the effects on operating a motor vehicle.

• Course outcomes 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Standards InTASC 1-4, 6-8, 10; IPTS 1-3, 5, 8-9; IPTS 1-5, 8-9; CEC 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7, 6.2; NTDETAS 2.0-2.2, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1

Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

Candidates will describe the role of driver rehabilitation services in determining one’s fitness to operate a motor vehicle.

• Course outcomes 6, 7, 8
• Standards InTASC 1-4, 6-7; IPTS 1-3, 5, 8-9; IPTS 1-7, 8-9; CEC 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7; NTDETAS 2.0, 2.2, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1

Case Study

Candidates will review a student’s IEP and make appropriate educational placement recommendations.

• Course outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Standards InTASC 1-4, 7-10; IPTS 1-9, 11; CEC 1.2, 3.1-3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7, 6.2, 7.1-7.3; NTDETAS 2.0-2.2, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 5.1

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The University strives to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). A student who requires special accommodations or arrangements due to a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services. This contact preferably should occur no later than the first week of classes. Early contact before the semester starts is encouraged to allow sufficient time to provide accommodations. Extra time is needed for some types of accommodations such as sign language interpreters or special text formatting. Should a need arrive after the start of a semester; the student is encouraged to contact the Office of Accessibility Services as soon as possible. Note that accommodations are not retroactive. Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodations.

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