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Fitchburg State College and the Merrimack Education Center
Master of Education – Special Education
Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities: Initial Licensure Program 

 
The Merrimack Education Center will offer a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities: Initial Licensure Program beginning in January 2006. Students may choose to work at grade levels Pre-K through 8, or 5-12.

Winter/Spring 2007

COLLABORATION SKILLS FOR TEACHERS
3 credits SPED 9200
  • William DeRosa
    Thursdays, Jan. 25 - April 5
    Location: 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
Students study theory and practice skills related to communication skills and processes as well as effective consultation strategies for working with school personnel. The process of collaboration and consultation is practiced in class in addition to peer coaching and mentoring. Students learn how to evaluate their consultation skills and to maintain themselves as professional team members and consultants.

FSC Graduate Credit - $720, make checks payable to Fitchburg State College, mail payment to Merrimack Education Center, 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 01821.

POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
3 credits SPED 8180
  • Russell Maguire
    Tuesdays, Jan. 23 - April 3
    Location: 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
A framework is provided for thinking about and resolving behavioral issues teachers encounter in today’s classrooms. Various theoretical approaches are presented. Teachers are required to implement strategies in their classrooms and report and discuss results.

FSC Graduate Credit - $720, make checks payable to Fitchburg State College, mail payment to Merrimack Education Center, 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 01821.


Intersession 2007

RESEARCH IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
3 credits SPED 9000
  • Russell Maguire
    Tues. & Thurs., April 24 - May 24
    Location: 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica
In this course students learn specific skills necessary to read and interpret relevant research. Students write critiques of current articles and discuss alternative interpretations in class. Students also design and implement a research prospectus. (This course may be taken by students needing EDUC 8310 Advanced Research in Education or EDUC 8300 Research in Education).

FSC Graduate Credit - $720, make checks payable to Merrimack Education Center, mail payment to Merrimack Education Center, 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 01821.
Please register with the Merrimack Education Center by:
  • Mailing completed registration form to include payment to:
    Merrimack Education Center, 40 Linnell Circle, Billerica, MA 01821
  • Phone in registration: 978-528-7800, Extension 252, or call
    Eileen Crear at 978-528-7800, Ext. 235, to register

Registration Information