Collaborative Partnerships and Transitions for Students with Disabilities

Catalog description

Effective communication and collaborative relationships between parents, students, and school and community personnel in a culturally responsive environment is an essential component of being a globally responsive educator. Students receiving special education services are supported by educational teams composed of students, parents, education professionals, and agency representatives. This course is designed to prepare special education teacher candidates for the responsibilities related to collaboration and transition associated with serving students with disabilities throughout the lifetime. This course focuses on effective collaboration processes as well as the development of transition plans for students with specific learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, and intellectual disabilities; and the impact transition plans have on educational curriculum, instructional practices, career development, and placement practices. Prerequisite: SPE 200 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.