Field 230: Early Childhood Special Education
Alignment of Test Framework Objectives with State and National Standards
| Illinois Licensure Testing System Framework Objectives for Early Childhood Special Education | State Board of Education Rules-Title 23 of the Illinois Administrative Code – 28.240 | Council for Exceptional Children Initial Preparation Standards | Council for Exceptional Children Initial Practice-Based Standards for Early Interventionists/ Early Childhood Special Educators | National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators |
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| Subarea I: Understanding Students with Disabilities | ||||
| 0001 Understand processes of early childhood development from birth to grade three, and the factors (including disability) that affect development and learning. | b1-2, c1-2 | 2.1, 2.2 | K1, S1 | 1a-c, 5ac |
| 0002 Understand various types of disabilities, the characteristics of young children with special needs, and the influence of disabilities on the learning and development of young children. | a1, b1-2, c1-2 | 2.1, 2.2 | K1, S1 | 1a-c, 8a-c |
| 0003 Understand the curriculum areas included in early childhood special education and how to plan instruction and curricular goals that are based on knowledge of young children with disabilities from birth to grade three. | a1, c1-2 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | K2, S2, K3, S3 | 1a-c; 2a, 2c, 3a 4b |
| Subarea II: Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Programs | ||||
| 0004 Understand types and characteristics of assessment instruments, methods, and procedures used for screening, identifying, and referring children who may qualify for special education or early intervention services from birth to grade three. | c1-2, h1-2 | 4.1, 4.2 | K4, S4 | 3a-d, 4a-e, 7a-c |
| 0005 Understand procedures for assessing the developmental and educational strengths and needs of young children and how to utilize assessment data to design or adapt instruction or intervention and monitor and evaluate child progress. | h1-2 | 4.2, 4.3 | K4, S4 | 3a-d, 4a-e, 7a-c |
| 0006 Understand policies, principles, and procedures for program planning, placement, and developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and transition plans. | h1-2 | 4.2, 4.3 | K4, S4 | 3a-d, 4a-e; 7a-c, 8a-c |
| Subarea III: Supporting Development and Learning | ||||
| 0007 Understand evidence- and research-based strategies for planning and managing a positive learning environment that is safe, challenging, respectful, and responsive while promoting and supporting active engagement and participation of all learners. | a1, e1-2, f1-2 | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | S2, K2 | 1c; 3a-e, 4a-c, 7a-c |
| 0008 Understand effective strategies and approaches for instructional design and planning that make content meaningful for young children to promote effective child learning and development. | a1, d1-2, f1-2 | 3.2, 5.2, 5.3 5.4, 5.5 | S5 | 1a-c, 3f, 4b, 7a-c, 8a-c, 9a-c |
| 0009 Understand principles and methods involved in individualizing instruction and intervention for young children with disabilities. | d1-2, f1-2 | 5.1, 5.2, 5.6 | 1a-c, 2a, 2d, 3g, 4b, 9a-c | |
| 0010 Understand the development and implementation of behavior interventions and support for the social-emotional and behavioral development of children with disabilities. | e1-2 | 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 | 1e-f, 8a-c | |
| 0011 Understand the scope, sequence, and concepts of development and the general education program from birth to grade 3. | a1 | 3.1, 3.2 | 2a-l | |
| Subarea IV: Working in a Collaborative Learning Community | ||||
| 0012 Apply knowledge of strategies for communicating and collaborating in a culturally responsive manner with families and school team members to address children's instructional and behavioral needs. | i1-2 | 7.1 | 6a-d, 10a7.2, 7.3 | |
| 0013 Understand how to promote positive relationships between home, community, and school that enhance learning opportunities for children with disabilities and encourage families' engagement in their children's education. | g1-2, i1-2 | 7.2, 7.3 | 6a-d, 8a-c, 10a | |
| Subarea V: Working in a Collaborative Learning Community | ||||
| 0014 Understand historical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to early intervention and special education. | a1 | 1.1 | 7b | |
| 0015 Understand the roles of teachers as professionals and leaders, and the practices and purposes of reflection, self-evaluation, and professional development. | j1-2, k1-2 | 1.1, 1.3 | 6a-d, 10a | |
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