EDG 624 Advanced Collaborative Teaming/Consulting Teacher Strategies

This course is focused on developing effective partnerships among parents, family members, general educators, and related service providers through the development of communication skills needed for collaboration, consultation, and teamwork in serving the educational needs of students with disabilities. Contexts, content, processes, practices, and support of school consultation are addressed. The understanding, participation, and strategies needed to develop effective interactions with other school professionals and parents are emphasized. This course includes a field component. The student is required to conduct in-depth research on a variety of referral agencies and teacher references with emphasis on student and family needs. The student is also required to analyze areas of cultural differences in order become more aware of the role of culture in his or her life and how culture impacts oneself and may influence teaching practices.

Credits

3

Offered

FALL