Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Cheryl Spurgeon McDonald
Lecturer
Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education | 559.278.0412 | Office: ED359
cmcdonald@mail.fresnostate.edu
Education
Degrees:California State University, Fresno - Master of Arts in Special Education, with Distinction, 1993
California State University, Fresno - Bachelor of Science, Child Development, 1974
Credentials:
California State University, Fresno - Education Specialist Credential, Mild/Moderate, 1993.
Additional certifications in:
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- Autism [2013]
- Resource Specialist [1995]
- Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development [English learner] 1994
California State University, Fresno - Early Childhood Education Teaching Credential, 1974
California State University, Fresno - Elementary Teaching Credential, 1974
Courses Taught
Credential Courses [100 level]:- Assessing Students with Special Needs
- Assessment, Curriculum Design and Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Assessment and Instruction in the Special Education Academic Curriculum
- Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Management
- Introduction to Special Education
- Positive Behavioral and Social Supports
- Teaching Students with Special Needs in General Education Settings
- The Professional in Special Education
- Field Study B
- Initial Student Teaching: Dual
- Initial Practicum Mild/Moderate
- Final Practicum Mild/Moderate
- Assessment and Development of Social Affective Education Program
- Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Management with Single Subject Design
- Master’s Projects
- Seminar in Advanced and Applied Pedagogy: Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Seminar in Program Development and Induction: Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe Disabilities
- Seminar in Program Management for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Specialized Academic Instruction for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- Trends & Issues in Special Education