Family, Community, and School Relationships in a Diverse Society

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: N/A. Corequisite: N/A. Restriction: None. Description: Develop a strong understanding and deep appreciation of the diversity among families, communities, and school cultures in the United States. Locate and develop curricular materials and teaching strategies appropriate to this country’s diversity. Recognize families and communities as competent and resourceful systems. Critically examine ways to collaborate with family members and community agencies to support students with and without disabilities. Focus on legal and philosophical bases for supporting families in making important decisions affecting their children.