Plan of Courses to Meet Competencies for

Special Education—Cross Categorical

Temporary Authorization Certificate

Instructions:  Complete all requested information. List the course(s) you have taken (be sure to include the transcript showing completion) or will take to meet each competency. When submitting your Plan of Courses, send the completed form, the TAC application, official transcripts and background check forms to:

            Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Attn:  Educator Certification

P.O. Box 480

Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480

If you have completed some courses that you want considered in the Plan of Courses, contact a DESE Certification Supervisor, in writing, for determination of competencies met and those still needed.

Name _________________________________ Social Security #_________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

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Phone ________________________________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________________________

School District Where Employed __________________________________________________

Special Education—Cross Categorical TAC Competencies

List the appropriate course number/name and college where you have taken or will take to meet each competency listed below.

A.  Psychology of the Exceptional Child

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B.  Behavioral Management Techniques

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C.  Evaluation of Abilities and Achievement (to include Intelligence Testing)

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D.  Introduction to Cross Categorical Disabilities

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E.  Methods of Teaching Students with Cross Categorical Disabilities

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F.  Methods of Teaching Reading

      1.)  Reading Methods             2.)  Analysis and Correction of Reading Disabilities

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G.  Methods of Teaching Mathematics

      1.)  Mathematics Methods      2.)  Methods of Teaching Remedial Mathematics

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H.  Counseling Techniques

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