1. ESE 424: Foundations of Special Education Spring 2009 Chris Lanterman

2. Two of the following statements are true, and one is false. Please discuss with a partner what you believe about each. My undergraduate degree is in economics. I have hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim. I have four step-children. True or False?

3. Contact Information Office: 202M Email: Chris Lanterman@nau.edu(Please do not use Vista)Lanterman@nau.edu(Please Office Hours: Tuesdays from 11:00 to 12:30 and Wednesday from 12:00 to 3:30, or by appointment

4. 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

5. Attendance Attendance and timely arrival to class are expected. Attendance will be taken daily. Absences in excess of 30 percent of class meetings is a loss of one letter grade Absences in excess of 40 percent of class meetings is a failing grade

6. H1N1 Advisory “While class attendance is required per the above stated policy, please be cautious about attending class if you are feeling ill. Please inform me by phone or email if you are feeling unwell; if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you should not attend class; please take precautions not to infect others, and seek medical attention if your symptoms worsen”.

7. Disability and humor

8. Assignments Student Information Survey (20 points) Current Events and Trends in Special Education (30 points) Professional Development Assignment (PDA) (25 points) Exams (100 pts.) Professionalism in Special Education (150 pts.) Learning Extension Activity and project (200 Case Study Evaluation (150 pts.) Total Points = 680

9. Submit all print assignments in Rich Text Format or Word 1997-2003; Submit all print assignments via email 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

10. 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