| Name: Dr. Timm Vogelsberg Address: University of Montana Rural Institute 52 Corbin Hall Missoula, MT 59812 Phone: 243-5467 Fax: 243-4730 E-Mail: rtvogels@ruralinstitute.umt.edu |
Ms. Marsha Katz
Address: University of Montana Rural Institute 52 Corbin Hall Missoula, MT 59812 Phone: 243-5467 Fax: 243-4730 E-Mail: mrkatz@ruralinstitute.umt.edu |
Mr. Bob Liston 904 A-Kensington Missoula, MT59812 Phone: 542-2611 E-Maila daptmtbob@aol.com |
WWW: http://www.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/class
Office Hours: By appointment
Course Description: This course is focused on the evolving philosophy, practices, and laws that have guided the evolution of services for individuals with severe disabilities, with an emphasis on trends in service practices in the last 50 years. Current standards of best practice that have a foundation in an inclusive values base will be examined in the areas of education, residential services and supports, employment, and community living. The course will structure opportunities to integrate information from multiple sources: readings (current and historical); direct experience in adult service settings; interaction with leaders in the field; and interaction with people with disabilities. Classes are offered via computer conferencing at designated downlink sites across the state. In addition, e-mail and activities using other forms of electronic and non-electronic forms of communication are required course components.
Required Reading: You should have already received / purchased the book below for use in previous classes. It will continue to be used this semester:
Snell, M. E., & Brown, F. (2000). Instruction of students with severe disabilities(Fifth edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Publishers.
In addition, students will be provided with a CD of required readings. The CD can be opened and each article (with author's first name and beginning of the title) can be opened and printed. The titles and reference citation for these readings are included in this document. For each MetNET class session and alternate weeks, readings that are expected to be read in preparation for the class and/or assigned activity are identified by reference or Chapter number (Snell text readings).
Course Schedule: Course activities will occur via computer conferencing, teleconferences, e-mail exchanges, and other internet-based activities. In the weeks between sessions, alternative formats, assignments, and activities will be utilized to continue dialogue on course topics. Those alternative activities requiring involvement at a specific time, such as participation in a teleconference, will be scheduled with student input once the semester has begun.