SPED6280: Working with Families & Community Resources
Course Description:
This course provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to collaborate effectively with families, integrating community resources in supporting students with disabilities. Key topics include understanding the experiences of families of children with disabilities, developing relationships with families of children with disabilities, key roles of the special education teacher, identifying and utilizing education and community resources, supporting at-risk students and those in need of early intervention, fostering communication and collaborative partnerships, and planning for successful transitions.
Prerequisite: SPED6270
Number of Credits: 3
Teachers can start and complete courses anytime, anywhere at their own pace.
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