SPED 9200 - Consultation and Collaboration Strategies

3 cr.

Candidates study theory and practice skills related to communication skills and processes as well as effective consultation and collaboration strategies for working with school personnel, families, human service agencies and key special education stakeholders. Course focuses on emerging issues related to student assistance, inclusion, communicating with diverse families, IEP development, and implementation and monitoring and transition planning/post-secondary life. Strategies for welcoming, engaging in culturally proficient communication, and working collaboratively with diverse families are emphasized. Candidates learn how to evaluate their collaboration and consultation skills, target collaboration opportunities and maintain themselves as ethical and reliable consultants/collaborators in a variety of school, community and agency situations.