CST-Disability
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Prof. L. Dimaala
Prof. J. Haravay
Prof. R. Lehrer
Prof. C. White
Prof. J. Dicker
Ed. Links
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CST-Disability
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Content Specialty Test (CST) - Students with Disabilities
Dr. Ronald Lehrer, has developed this page, with a team of professors, for use by students and course professors.
This information is provided for anyone preparing for the CST exam
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Practice for the the exam by completing "Answer This" assignments.

Touro College
School of Education and Psychology, Graduate Division
Brenda Dressler,  Faculty Advisor
Email: Brendres@aol.com
Next CST- Disabilities Preparation Seminar (Coming Soon)

Bruce E. Hirschhorn,  Faculty Advisor
Email: behphd@rcn.com

Sheila Meindl, Associate Professor
Email: SHME125@aol.com
Faculty Advisor, CEC Touro Student Chapter

Contact Sheila Meindl for additions or corrections to this page.

CST-Test PrepCertificationReadings-MediaAnswer This 
Please see a detailed list of Educational Links on this site
Click here for the NYS Learning Standards

CST- Test Prep Description and Use
NYS Teacher Certification Exams NYS Preparation CST Prep Guide -Teaching Students with Disabilities.
Students with Disabilities Test Prep Guide A study guide from NYS Department of Education
Additional Case Studies - More Case studies in a variety of areas - Michigan
Federal Policies Federal assessment policies with regard to students with disabilities
Rubric for written assignment The Rubric for the Written Assignment - Referring to page 42 of the Prep Guide - Learn what the state is looking for!
Reading the score card SWD
Be prepared for the Students with Disabilities CST. How to get started in studying for this exam. Know how you will be graded by the state.
Test Taking Tips Test Taking Tips for the  CST - Students with Disabilities
Key Terms A list with definitions of Special Education Terms
Severe Disability Facts A fact sheet of Severe and Multiple Disabilities
CST - Content Special Education- Disability
Assistive Technology Information from Missouri
Special Education Acronyms A List of Acronyms
NICHCY National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
An index of current topics concerning students with disabilities
NICHCY- Sp.Ed. Categories A-Z Categories of Special Education
Parents, Let's Unite for Kids Family Guide to Assistive Technology
Special Education Terms A family guide to Special Education terms.
CEC - Adapting curriculum CEC- Adapting Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science Materials for the Inclusive Classroom
CEC - Teacher Prep CEC - A Well Prepared Teacher
Glossary of Terms A glossary of CST-SWD terms
IEP Sample - 13 yr. old IEP for a 13 year old special education student completed as a master's degree assignment
Sample IEP - 8 yr. old special ed. student Sample IEP for an 8 year old special education student completed by a master's degree student.
CAST
The CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Lesson Builder provides educators with models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students.
UDL Sample Lessons UDL (Universal Design for Learning) Sample lessons
Lesson Plan Template - Traditional Traditional standards-based lesson plan template with additional learning areas for gifted and special education students
Learner Focused Lesson Plan  Madison-Oneida BOCES format (modified)
Special Education Evaluation
  -An Overview
An overview of Special Education
Certification NYS  Teacher Certification
NYS Certification Website NYS Certification Information
Types of CST Tests Types of Certification
Certification Requirements NYS requirements
Applying for a Certification NYS Application online
Certification Exams Testing Information
Check Your App. Status Check the Status of Your Application
Readings - Media Textbooks, Articles, Presentations, Media, and Podcasts
Dyscalculia Watch the movie

Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs (3rd Edition) (Paperback)
by
Libby G. Cohen (Author), Loraine J. Spenciner (Author)
LINK

Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference (6th Edition)

Introduction to Special Education: Making a Difference (6th Edition) (Hardcover)
by
Deborah Deutsch Smith (Author)

Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (8th Edition) (Hardcover)
by William L. Heward (Author)
Overcoming Dyslexia An Article


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Videos Prepared on Special Education A Video Series - Professionalism, Collaboration, Enrichment, Value, People Interviewed - From Missouri
Answer This Questions
Acronym Review Can you define and discuss the meaning of each of these acronyms?
Medications sometimes prescribed for conditions

Can you remember medications used with some specific special education conditions? IMPORTANT:  NO PERSON IS PERMITTED TO PRESCRIBE OR RECOMMEND MEDICATION, EXCEPT A LICENSED PHYSICIAN.

Multiple and Severe Disabilities - Facts Can you define and list facts in class about Multiple and Severe Disabilities?
Education Law and Litigation In your own words write a description of each of the items in the list below. Compare and contrast them when possible. In your own words describe what effect each has on the NY classroom.`
Case Studies: Develop a strategy Case Studies Review the case studies and develop a strategy using resources for student teacher and parent
Assessment (w/alternatives) and Evaluation Explain each of the following in your own words. Show that you have a deep understanding by giving examples.
Exam Topics - Disabilities

In class, please be able to discuss the meaning of and why these topics may be on the CST exam.

Know the CST Exam Strategies for taking the CST exam. Find the answers in the NYS CST Test Prep Guide.
Submit a SWD website Research 5 NEW websites useful for the CST-SWD.


 


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