ESE 424: Foundations of Special Education Spring 2009 Chris Lanterman

My Favorite Pizza Toppings: Pepperoni, Pineapple, & Jalapeno My Favorite Radio Station: KNAU My Favorite Book: The Turning Point, by Fritjof Capra My Favorite Bands: Led Zeppelin (70’s); The Cure (80’s); Dead Can Dance (90’s) My Favorite Movies: It’s A Wonderful Life; A Christmas Carol (1951) My Favorite Dog Breed: German Shepherd My Favorite Vacation Spot: Maine A Few of My Favorite Things…

Contact Information Office: 202M Chris do not use Office Hours: Tuesdays from 11:00 to 12:30 and Wednesday from 12:00 to 3:30, or by appointment

General Course Policies No cells, no texting, no IPOD’s; Please push chairs in when leaving; Communicate, cooperate, collaborate; Attendance and timely arrival to class are expected

The Straw

Assignments Attendance and Active participation (100 pts.) Community Support for Learning (40 pts.) Professional Development Assignments (50 pts.) Exams (100 pts.) Professionalism in Special Education (150 pts.) Learning Extension Activity and project (200 Case Study Evaluation (150 pts.) pts.) Total Points = 790

Submit all print assignments in Rich Text Format or Word ; Submit all print assignments via attachment, unless otherwise noted; Late assignments reduced by 10 percent; All assignments must demonstrate appropriate use of person-first language; All assignments must receive a grade of at least 70 percent General Assignment Information

Professionals v. Experts “Theory tends to neglect the “human” variables like dreams, aspirations, self- direction and the faith and support of family and friends.” -- Dan Wilkins, The Nth Degree