This document provides an overview and introduction to the clinical practice/student teaching requirements for special education students in APU's School of Education. It outlines the roles and expectations of university mentors, master teachers, site coordinators, and students. Key points include: the primary purpose is to practice teaching skills in a school setting; students will be evaluated by their master teacher or site administrator and university mentor to demonstrate competency; concerns should be addressed through collaboration between all parties; and the process for applying for preliminary credentials after completing clinical practice requirements.

1. Special Education Mandatory Meeting for Clinical Practice: Fall 2010 & Spring 2011 Contract/Student Teaching, SPED 575/576 A & B SPED 585/586 A & B

3. Dean, for the School of Education Dr. Helen E. Williams

6. Department Chair for Special Education Dr. Nilsa Thorsos

7. Moderate to Severe Program Director Litzy Ruiz, MA

8. Administrative Assistants Erika Rios 626-815-5373 [email_address] Ron Bejar 626-815-5430 [email_address] Whitney Walter 626-387-5791 [email_address]

11. SPED Site Coordinators by Regional Center

12. AZUSA Dr. Ben Nworie Dr. Ramon Barreras A- M N-Z [email_address] [email_address] 626-815-5056 626-815-5360 by Candidate’s Last Name

13. HIGH DESERT & INLAND Greg Richardson , MA Dr. Nancy Contrucci [email_address] [email_address] 877-247-3462 626-857-2270

14. Los Angeles & Clinical Practice Coordinator Dr. Yvette Latunde [email_address] 213-252-0962

15. MURRIETA & ORANGE Dr. Blanch Cook [email_address] 626-815-2182 Assistant, Maria Buffington 951-304-3400 Jan Forsse, MA j [email_address] 949-945-8354

16. SAN DIEGO & VENTURA Dr. Stephen Cochrane Dr. Craig Bartholio [email_address] [email_address] 858-414-0634 805-988-1267

24. Office of Student Services Special Education Records Coordinator Cheryl Ward 626-815-5353 [email_address]

30. Assessment Project Manager (Evaluations & TPAs) Cynthia Thomas 626-387-5709 [email_address] Chris Babundo 626-815-5099 [email_address] Intern Grant Office Program Manager (Payments & RICA Workshops) Records Coordinator (Step Up to Writing Workshops) Elizabeth Olson [email_address]

33. Credential Analysts Ann Plumb Betty Elliott Wendy Ramsey Lynne Loop Ann Plumb Betty Elliott Wendy Ramsey Lynne Stapenhill Audrey Strivings D-H A-C S-Z I-M N-R ( According to candidate’s last name)

34. Administrative Assistant to Credential Analysts Kelli Starman 626-815-5346 kstarman@apu.edu