SPED 610 - Communication and Collaboration

Credit Hours: 3
The course provides the knowledge and skills required in working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services for individuals with special needs. Topics include: working collaboratively within the school setting with other professionals managing IEP development and implementation. The course will highlight techniques to work with and support family members. In addition, strategies for collaborating with community agencies that provide case management, range of therapies, health, counseling, social and recreational, vocational, work-place-training, independent living and adaptive/assistive technology will be explored. Skill development in effective team-building, understanding leadership styles, improving communication, problem-solving, advocacy and decision-making also emphasized.