San Jose State University College of Education
Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences EDSP 277
Advanced Practicum Summer 2016

Course and Contact Information

Instructor: Office Location: Telephone: Email:
Office Hours:

Fran Gholamipour MA CCC-SLP Sweeney Hall 234
(408) 390-6673
franslp@yahoo.com Thursday 2:30-7

Class Days/Time:

Classroom: Prerequisites:

Thursdays as needed Sweeney Hall Room 234
EDSP 177

COURSE  WEB PAGE AND MESSAGING
Course materials such as syllabus, handouts, notes, assignment instructions, etc. can be found    on    the    Canvas    learning    management    system    course    website     at https ://sjsu.instructu re.com. You are responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system through Canvas to learn of any updates . For a first-time user of Canvas, the instructions  are available at http://www .sj su.edu/at/ec/canvas/index.html.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to provide the student clinician with a supervised clinical experience by providing services to children displaying complex speech and language disorders, and through the speech and language assessment and screenings utilized as part of the clinic work. The student should become independent in the analysis of these diagnostic and therapeutic services and evaluations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (Course Learning Outcomes - CLO)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
CLO 1: Complete therapy tasks including administering informal and formal trials and tasks to establish baseline goals analyzing assessment results and developing appropriate therapy goals and objectives based upon the evaluations, providing therapy services, and collecting data during therapy. (ASHA Standards III C, IV C, IV d, IV E; Observation)

CLO 2: Complete documentation including weekly lesson plans, daily therapy notes, self-evaluation, initial/final therapy reports, observation reports, and home programs, and report forms (ASHA Standards III C, IV B, IV C, IV D, IV E; Written reports)

CLO 3: Work as part of a professional team by listening to the ideas of others, asking appropriate questions and sharing ideas and information, following clinic procedures for sharing materials and equipment, and demonstrating the ability to seek information and guidance from peers and the supervisor. (ASHA Standards IV C, IV D, IV E; Documentation and observation.

CLO 4 Make appropriate recommendations for treatment and services based on knowledge of various disabilities and the needs of various ages of clients. (ASHA Standard V-B; Report)
CLO 5 Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, multicultural issues when making decisions regarding speech-language diagnosis and treatment in a diverse setting. (ASHA Standard V-B; Reports and observation)

CLO 6 Conduct therapy by establishing and maintammg positive clinician/client interactions, using therapeutic techniques and materials appropriate to the objectives, selecting and using therapy materials, instructional strategies and reinforcements that are motivating and stimulating to the client and align with the disorder, Writing lesson plans that reflect the actual therapy plan (ASHA Standard IV C, IV D, IV E; observation and reports)
Textbook - none Library Liaison
Valeri Molteni, valeria.molteni@s jsu.edu

SJSU classes are designed such that in order to be successful, it is expected that students will spend a minimum of forty-five hours for each unit of credit (normally three hours per unit per week), including preparing for class, participating in course activities,  completing assignments, and so on. More details about student workload can be found in University Policy S12-3 at http://www.sjsu.edu/senate /docs/Sl 2-3.pdf.

COURSE  REQUIREMENTS
1.	Student clinicians will  collect and  file all appropriate  clinic  forms.
2.	Student clinicians will  provide  diagnoses  and remediation  to assigned clients.
3.	Student clinicians wi ll  attend scheduled seminars.
4.	Group lesson plans will be submitted by Friday evening prior to the Tuesday and Thursday  lessons  in  order to  allow  other  students  to  finalize  their lessons.
5.	Therapy plans and SOAP notes for Tuesday will be submitted by Saturday evening prior to the scheduled therapy session. SOAP notes and therapy  plans for Thursday will  be submitted  by 5:00 P.M.  on Wednesday.
6.	SOAP notes will be completed  and submitted  with the lesson   plans.
7.	Student clinicians will conduct an observation of clients in a setting (Morgan  Center)  outside the  clinic, and complete a report of the   observation.
6.	

8.	Comprehensive reports (initial and final therapy reports) will be written in a professional form.
9.	All clinic rules will be  followed.
10.	Attire will be professional.
11.	Evaluations will be completed  at mid-semester  and at the end of the semester.  They  will  be reviewed  and discussed with the  supervisor
12.	Student clinicians will communicate with other professionals  regarding  the management  of the client when necessary and/or appropriate. Before initiating a contact, the clinician must receive approval  from the  supervisor.
13.	Student clinicians will design a prescriptive home program for each of their clients to be given to the client on the last day of the   clinic.
14.	Student clinicians will  utilize a data management  system for   documentation.
15.	Student clinicians will  report client progress  in a SOAP note   format.
16.	Student clinicians will use appropriate instrumentation in the diagnosis and treatment of speech-language  disorders.

NOTE that University  policy  F69-24  at  http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs /F69-24.pdf states that "Students should attend all meetings of their classes, not only because they are responsible for material discussed therein, but because active participation is frequently essential to insure maximum benefit for all members of the class. Attendance  per  se shall not be used  as a criterion for  grading."

GRADING POLICY
Student clinicians will be evaluated at the middle and end of the semester through an individual meeting with the supervisor and will include feedback regarding the student's performance  relative to the course  competencies.

•	Lesson Plans and  SOAP notes
o	selection  of appropriate objectives
o	objective  stated in measurable terms
o	procedures and materials  appropriate  for attaining stated objectives o	establishing  appropriate criterion
o	promptness  in submitting  lesson plans
•	Observations  of actual work  with clients
o	ability to perform in a professional  manner o	ability to open and close  sessions
o	ability to use therapy materials  effectively o	ability to effectively  utilize allotted  time
o	ability to use behavior  controls during therapy   sessions
o	ability to apply theoretical  knowledge to individual  client's needs o	ability to motivate  client
o	overall attitude
o	personal characteristics such as professionalism , timeliness , honesty, communication skills, willingness to take input, willingness to work as a team, ability  to work well with fellow colleagues,  being  proactive.
o	ability to collect data o	rapport with client
o	

•	Timely  submission of the assignments.
•	Breeches of confidentiality will be considered grounds for failure of the clinic, regardless  of merit

No	'-A- "ltstudent-s-1:Iave the r ight, withirnn-ea-somrbte--time, to k:now-iheiracad-errri------­ scores, to review their grade-dependent work, and to be provided with explanations   for
the    determination    of    their    course    grades."       See    University    Policy    F13-l  at
http://www.sjsu.edu/senate /docs/F13-l.pdf  for  more details.

Classroom Protocol
Students are expected to complete all assignments on time unless they have spoken to the instructor and a new date has been established. Students must have cell phones turned off during class and clinic  sessions.

UNIVERSITY  POLICIES

General Expectations,  Rights  and Responsibilities  of the Student

As mem bers of the academic community, students accept both  the  rights  and  responsibilities  incum bent upon all members of the institution . Students are encouraged to familiarize themsel ves with SJSU's pol icies and practices pertaining to the procedures to follow if and when questions or concerns        about        a        class        arises .        See        U ni versity        Policy        S90-5      at http ://www.sjsu .edu/senate/docs/S90-5.pdf. More detailed information on  a  variety  of  related topics is available in the SJSU catalog, at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/catalog/rec- 12234.12506 .html. In general , it is recommended that students begin by seeking clarification or discussing concerns with their instructor. If such  conversation  is not  possible,  or if it does  not  serve to address the issue, it is recommended that the student  contact  the Department  Chair as a  next step.

Dropping  and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures  about  add/drop, grade forgiveness, etc. Refer to the current semester's Catalog Policies section at http://info.sjsu .edu/static/catalog/policies.html. Add/drop deadlines can be found on the current academic year calendars document on the Academic Calendars webpage at http://www.sjsu .edu/provost/services/academic_calendars/. The Late Drop Policy  is available at http ://www.sjsu.edu/aars/policies /latedrops/policy/. Students  should  be  aware of the current  deadlines and penalties  for dropping  classes.

Information about the latest changes and news is available at the Advising Hub at http://www. sjsu.edu/advising/.

Consent  for Recording  of Class and Public  Sharing of Instructor  Material
University Policy Sl 2-7, http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/ S12-7.pdf, requires students to obtain instructor 's permission to record the course and the following items to be included in the syllabus:

•	"Common courtesy and professional behavior dictate that you notify someone when you are recording him/her. You must obtain the instructor's permission to make audio or video recordings in this class. Such permission allows the recordings to be used for your private, study purposes only. The recordings are the intellectual proper ty of the instructor , y ou ha ve not been gi v en any rights to reproduce or distribute the material."
o	It is suggested that the greensheet include the instructor's process for granting permission, whether in writing or orally and whether for the whole semester or on a class by class basis.
o	In classes where active participation of students or guests may be on the recording, permission of those students or guests should be obtained as well.
•	"Course material developed by the instructor is the intellectual property of the instructor and cannot be shared publicly without his/her approval. You may not publicly share or upload instructor generated material for this course such as exam questions, lecture notes, or homework solutions without instructor consent."

Academic integrity
Your commitment, as a student, to learning is evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University. The University Academic Integrity Policy  S07-2  at http://www.sjsu.edu /senate/docs/S07-2.pdfrequires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The Student Conduct and Ethical Development website is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/studentconduct/.

Campus Policy in Compliance with the American  Disabilities   Act
Ifyou need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 at http://www.sjsu.edu/president/ docs/directives/PD_ 1997-03.pdf requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the Accessible Education Center (AEC) at http://www.sjsu.edu/aec to establish a record of their disability.

Accommodation  to Students' Religious  Holidays
San Jose State University shall provide accommodation on any graded class work or activities for students wishing to observe religious holidays when such observances require students to be absent from class. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor, in writing, about such holidays before the add deadline at the start of each semester. If such holidays occur before the add deadline, the student must notify the instructor, in writing , at least three days before the date that he/she will be absent. It is the responsibility of the instructor to make every reasonable effort to honor the student request without penalty, and of the student to make up the work missed. See University Policy S14-7 at http://www. sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S14-7.pdf.

Student Technology Resources
Computer labs for student use are available in the Academic Success Center at http://www.sjsu.edu/at/asc/ located on the 1st floor of Clark Hall and in the Associated Students Lab on the 2nd floor of the Student Union. Additional computer labs may be available in your department/college . Computers are also available in the Martin Luther King Library . A wide variety of audio-visual equipment is available for student checkout from Media Services located in IRC 112. These items include DV and HD digital camcorders ; digital still cameras; video, slide and overhead projectors; DVD, CD, and audiotape players; sound systems, wireless microphones, projection screens and monitors.

SJSU Peer Connections  (Optional)
Peer Connections, a campus-wide resource for mentoring and tutoring , strives to inspire students to develop their potential as independent learners while they learn to successfully navigate through their university experience. You are encouraged to take advantage of their services which include course-content based tutoring , enhanced study and time management skills, more effective critical thinking strategies, decision making and problem-solving abilities, and campus resource referrals.

In addition to offering small group, individual, and drop-in tutoring for a number of undergraduate courses, consultation with mentors is available on a drop-in or by appointment basis. Workshops are offered on a wide variety of topics  including preparing for the Writing Skills Test (WST), improving your learning and memory , alleviating procrastination , surviving your first semester at SJSU, and other related topics. A computer lab and study space are also available for student use in Room 600 of Student Services Center (SSC).

Peer Connections is located in three locations : SSC, Room 600 (10th Street Garage on the corner of 10th and San Fernando Street), at the 1st floor entrance of Clark Hall, and in the Living Learning Center (LLC) in Campus Village Housing Building B. Visit Peer Co1mections website at http://peerconnections.sjsu .edu for more information.

COLLEGE  AND  DEPARTMENT POLICIES

Vision Statement
The faculty of the College of Education at San Jose State University agrees that excellence and equity matter - that each is necessary , and neither is sufficient in the absence of the other. We envision ourselves as a learning community of practitioner/scholars in continuous development, dialogue, and inquiry that enable us to revisit, review , and revise our practice in an ongoing response to changing circumstances.

Mission Statement
College of Education: The mission of the College of Education is to prepare educators who will enhance the quality of education for all students in our culturally diverse, technologically complex world .

Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences: The  rmss10n  of  the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is to provide a  high  quality  program for Speech-Language Pathologists to meet the communicative needs of an increasingly diverse multilingual/multicultural population. The program follows  an academic and clinical curriculum based on a sound theoretical framework and research to train competent practitioners who participate in life-long learning  experiences.  The program is enhanced through faculty, academic, and clinical expertise, trans- disciplinary and family collaboration and technological  advancements  in assessment  and intervention .

HIPPA POLICY
Students will be considered members of the clinic  workforce  under  regulations  established by the Health Insurance  Portability  and  Accountability  Act  (HIPAA). Students will receive instruction in following HIPAA policies and will be  required  to adhere to these policies.

CONFIDENTIALITY
All clients have the right  to confidentiality.  Students  are not  to discuss cases outside of  the Communicative Disorders & Sciences Clinic or in public access  areas within  CDS  (e.g., restrooms, hallways, observation booths, etc.). Known violations  of confidentiality will result in a stern reprimand. Serious and/or repeated violations will warrant referral to  the Clinic Coordinator and/or Chair of the Communicative Disorders &  Sciences Department  for disciplinary action.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Schedule  will change based needs of  the clients.  Students  will be notified  by  e-mail or  canvas.

		Assignments	Seminar Topics	
6/9 Thurs.	First day of class	Client File-over view and lesson plan	Course Requirements Therapy  Basics review	
6/16 Thurs.	Seminar/Therapy	First therapy  sessions	Lesson planning/materials , Using data from first session	
6/23 Thurs	Seminar/Therapy	Second  therapy sessions	Writing SOAP's	
6/30 Thursday	Seminar/Therapy	Third therapy	Final Therapy  report prep	
7/7 Thurs	Seminar/Therapy	Fourth  therapy/Midterm	Midterm  meetings	
7/14 Thurs	Seminar/Therapy	Fifth therapy	Topics needing review	
7/21 Thurs	Seminar/Therapy	Sixth therapy	Topics needing review	
7/28 Thurs	Seminar/Therapy	Seventh therapy	Topics needing review	
8/4 Thurs	Seminar/Therapy	Eighth Therapy	Final  thoughts on therapy	
8/11 Thurs	Last day of class	Final  Eva! meetings	Paper  work finalized