EDSP 411 - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education (3 credits)

(Prereq: Admission to the Professional Program in Teacher Education) This course prepares candidates to serve the needs of individuals with disabilities through effective communication and collaboration with other educators, families, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and personnel from community agencies. Models and strategies for effective collaborative consultation in schools and communities are addressed, including skills for effective communication with families of individuals with exceptional learning needs from diverse backgrounds. F.