SPED 331 - Collaboration for Students with Disabilities

2 hours
This course overviews effective collaboration strategies between all members of the educational team. Candidates are given the opportunity to research the full continuum of supports for children and adults with disabilities, within the school environment and the larger context of the community. Candidates will also research all members’ roles within the decision making process. Special focus will be paid to rights and responsibilities of all members of the educational team, theory and elements of effective collaboration, data collection and analysis and developing an effective learning climate within the school environment. Satisfactory completion of field experiences are to be completed concurrently in EDUC 175, EDUC 275, or EDUC 375. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the Director of Teacher Education. UG