SED 303 - Communication & Collaboration in Special Education

This course provides the special educator with techniques and skills for effective communication, consultation and collaboration with families, general educators, and other professionals. The main emphasis of the course is on understanding collaborative consultation as a process that enables people with diverse expertise to work together to generate solutions for educating students with special needs. The course will increase awareness of the framework and rationale for collaboration, the facilitating factors involved, and strategies for implementation.

Prerequisites: SED 302 or permission of instructor.

Course Typically Offered: Summer

Credits: 3