Collaboration in Special Education ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills and abilities related to collaboration and teamwork. It provides special education teacher candidates with the information and skills necessary to collaborate and consult with other professionals, families, and support agencies regarding the design and implementation of educational programs for students with disabilities. The course also focuses on developing the communication skills needed to implement the range of collaborative service delivery options for students with disabilities. Candidates will develop foundational knowledge and skills in research-based processes for effective instruction of students with special needs and collaboration with other educators, administrators and parents to improve student learning. Teacher candidates must complete at least 10 hours in a classroom observing/assisting a certified special education teacher to explore the relevance of the topics they are studying in this course to a classroom setting. Course discussions and assignment will integrate child development issues to classroom practice. Prerequisites: SPED 6005 and EDUC 6015 .