SPC 3300 Collaboration and Co-Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

The course will introduce teacher candidate to the knowledge and skills required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive educational services for students with disabilities. Teacher candidates will develop strategies for collaborating with parents and/or guardians and families, general and special educators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and other individuals (e.g. community members) in order to support students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. Also, teacher candidates will develop an understanding of transition planning, including transitioning between educational environments (e.g. elementary to middle school, middle school to high school) and post-school transition.

Prerequisites:
• 3.0 GPA; 60 credits; passing score on the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators
• CIED 2070 Educational Practices in the Inclusive Classroom

Credits: 3.0