EDU 432 Sustaining Collaborative Relationships
Students in Special Education will likely assume leadership roles in their individual schools and/or their LEAs. The proposed course is designed to provide teacher candidates with the background, knowledge base, experience, and personal contact to work collaboratively with professionals and parents. Learning consultation and collaboration skills assures that the needs of individuals with Exceptional Learning Need (ELN) are addressed throughout their school career. It also enhances the view of Special Educators as specialists and a resource to colleagues for instruction, inclusion, transition, and collaboration with outside agencies. Students will learn about participating in collaborative partnerships for the benefit of students with disabilities, including family strengthening partnerships. This course will examine the history of family involvement in education, discuss different models of involvement that are present in schools from early childhood through to secondary programming, and share strategies for involving parents both in and out of school. There will be a focus on developing comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skills for teaching students with disabilities who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Strategies will be explored for understanding, respecting, and working with all families in all communities. Students will also be taught to recognize the importance of productive relationships and interactions among the school, home, and community for enhancing student learning.
Credits
3
Offered
Every Fall semester