The Importance of Home, School and Community Collaboration
EDUC-42411
This course focuses on effective collaboration and communication skills for members of young learner’s support team. This team includes teacher and staff, significant family members, service providers, health practitioners, as well as community partners, agencies, and organizations. Examination of how successful student support teams can ensure an inclusive early childhood educational experience. Participants will gain knowledge about the various team member roles and how collaborative best practices are vital for positive student outcomes. Participants will also explore how the development and implementation of Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP) supports young learners with special needs in the classroom.
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 9/24/2024
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Instructor: Kate Edwards, Ph.D.
Recently served as a Program Director for UCLA Extension and was responsible for developing their special education curriculum.
Kate M Edwards, Ph.D., recently served as a Program Director for UCLA Extension and was responsible for developing their
special education curriculum. Her research focuses on culturally inclusive positive behavior support in the classroom. She has served a variety of roles in non-public schools, residential treatment centers and foster care facilities throughout Southern California.
