MSE 7407 Teaming/Collaboration with Families & Communities

This course focuses on the importance of family participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning processes.  It focuses on the design and implementation of systemic processes, practices, and procedures to offer families of children with exceptionalities the routine support and partnership needed to meet their needs.  The course will focus on the skills, knowledge and dispositions needed for coordinated planning and communication between teachers and early intervention staff.  Partnering with community resources and agencies is also a critical element to the success of the collaboration between schools, families and those in surrounding communities.