CONSULTATION/COLLABORATION

Catalog description

Consulting and collaborating skills will be developed for special educators working with parents, para-educators, and other professionals working with students with special needs. Emphasis will be given to formal and informal meetings and conferences in planning, developing, and implementing special education programs. This course will cover consultation/collaboration theory, group dynamics, the special educator as a consultant, the importance of consultation/collaboration in an inclusive setting, needs assessment research and staff development, and dealing with conflict.