EDSP 3240D - Family Communication and Collaboration for Exceptional Learners

3 hours

Analysis of collaboration and communication models and strategies used in working with families, caregivers, and professionals concerned about students with exceptionalities. Focus on the changing definition of family, community resources, advocacy groups, political forces, legal mandates, and other factors that may impact students and their families are addressed. Fifteer hours a semester in field-work arranged.