Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SPC 5800 Collaboration with School, Home, and Community


This course offers a clear perspective on the importance of theory-driven and research-based approaches to school, family, and community partnerships. Teacher candidates will be provided with the foundation on which to think about, talk about, and take action to improve home, school, and community connections that support students’ education. Collaboration, consultation, communication, teamwork, family partnership, and system coordination are the key elements of focus. The importance of transition from one level to another (e.g., preschool to kindergarten, kindergarten to first grade, grade to grade, elementary to middle school, middle to high school, high to post-secondary) and the necessity for understanding the complexities of negotiating special educational and supportive services during transitions will also be covered. This course will help prepare Teacher Candidates to better understand, respect, and collaborate with parents; other family members; professional school staff; and individuals, groups, and organizations in the community that can help students succeed.
Credits: 3.0