Professionalism and Collaboration for Educators Working with Exceptional Learners

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Working in partnership with others is essential for learner success. In this course, educators develop the skills for building relationships and collaborating professionally with learners, caregivers, school-based staff, and other stakeholders to improve support and enhance opportunities for learners with disabilities. Special educators create opportunities for asset-based collaboration within a community of caregivers, school-based staff, and other stakeholders. Educators then establish a co-teaching relationship to improve support for all learners, including individualized support for learners with disabilities. The course culminates with an opportunity for educators to advocate for the unique needs of a learner with a disability by building a compelling case for change and leveraging systems and stakeholder relationships to promote learner success.