SPED 550 - Collaboration/Consultation

Credits: 2

The models, principles, and practices of effective consultation in school settings are presented in this course. Approaches, strategies, and methods for consulting and collaborating with general educators, paraprofessional educators, administrators, outside agency representatives, and parents of learners with disabilities are emphasized. Procedures for implementing cooperative instructional arrangement and providing staff development and parent education and guidance are included.

Prerequisites: Admission to Special Educator Endorsement Program. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.