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CPSE 300

Exceptional Students: Principles of Collaboration

Counseling Psychology and Special Education David O. McKay School of Education

Course Description

Basic principles and legislative issues in effectively communicating and collaborating with professionals, parents, and other service providers to meet needs of individuals with disabilities in inclusive educational environments. Lab.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

FBI fingerprint background clearance

Note

Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.

Title

Interpersonal Relations

Learning Outcome

Interpersonal Relations: Candidates work with students, parents, professionals, paraprofessionals, and others in the school and community with kindness and respect regardless of their diverse backgrounds.

Title

Learning Difficulties and Accommodations

Learning Outcome

Analyze student's learning difficulties and plan appropriate accommodations.

Title

Assessment Plans and School Support

Learning Outcome

Develop assessment plans to evaluate students' progress and collaborate with school experts to support student learning.

Title

Special Needs Learning Characteristics

Learning Outcome

Describe learning characteristics of special needs students.

Title

Collaboration

Learning Outcome

Collaboration: Candidates work effectively with parents, professionals, paraprofessionals, and others in the school and community to help students with disabilities achieve their IEP goals.

Title

Professional Practice

Learning Outcome

Professional Practice: Candidates fulfill all duties and assignments, comply with all education laws and policies, and continue to improve professional practice.