Upon completion of this course, the students will:

1. Examine the historical underpinnings of collaboration in 
   special education based on legislative, philosophical and 
   empirical sources. (CEC ICC1K1, K2, K4; ICC10K1)

2. Describe key components of family systems theory and how it 
   fits with a family-focused approach to collaboration.(CEC
ICC10S3)
 
3. Explore their own beliefs about families, school personnel 
   and students who come from cultures different from their own 
   and how beliefs impact their practice.  (CEC ICC6K2)

4. Examine factors that promote effective communication and 
   collaboration with individuals, parents, and school and 
   community personnel in a culturally responsive program. (CEC 
   ICC6K2; ICC10K1,K4)

5. Discuss typical concerns of parents of individuals with 
   exceptional learning needs and appropriate strategies to 
   collaborate with families regarding their concerns. (CEC 
   ICC10K3)

6. Explore development of individual student programs working 
in collaboration with team members. CEC ICC10K2

7. Examine the roles of individuals with disabilities, parents, 
   teachers, and other school and community personnel in 
   planning and implementing an individualized program, 
   including transition planning. (CEC ICC1K4; ICC10S6;ICC10K2)

8. Describe ethical practices for confidential communication to 
   others about individuals with disabilities. (CEC ICC10S1

9. Use collaborative strategies in working with individuals 
with disabilities, parents, and school and community personnel 
in various learning environments.  (CEC ICC10S6)

10. Communicate and consult with individuals, parents, 
teachers, and other school and community personnel.  (CEC 
ICC10K1)
  
11. Foster respectful and beneficial relationships between 
    families and professionals.  (CEC ICC10S4)

12. Demonstrate an understanding of the team process and 
    effective communication that facilitate problem solving and 
    means to resolve conflict. (CEC ICC10K1)

13. Describe various collaborative teaching techniques to 
    support inclusion, such as co-teaching, consultation, and 
    peer coaching.(IGC10K2,K4)

1. Introduction to Collaboration
2.  Fundamentals of Collaboration, Interpersonal Problem Solving
3. Law; Legislative Process and Advocacy; IDEA(Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act)/Section 504;Ethics
4. Families as Partners 
5. Families as Partners – parent panel
6. Teams, SST (Student Support Team) /RTI (Response to 
Intervention)
7. IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan)/IEP (Individualized
Education Program) Teams
8. Peer Coaching, Consultation, Coaching Families
9. Co-Teaching
10. Related Services and Support Personnel
11. Working with Paraprofessionals
12. Interpersonal Communication
13. Conflict; Mediation: Due Process