ESP 438 Transition Plans

The purpose of this course is for the teacher candidate to understand the collaborative relationships with other educators in the educational setting, inclusion of family members as part of the team, and working with schools/agencies for successful transitions.  Topics include techniques to supervise paraprofessionals, transitions, meeting diversity and multicultural needs.  Candidates will be able to facilitate meetings involving all appropriate participants and develop successful transition plans.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Structure appropriate transition placement based on students' cultural and linguistic, social, family, and disability needs.
3. Select and use appropriate teaming and collaboration strategies to facilitate the IEP process and placement meetings.
4. Identify effective methods for involving paraprofessionals in the classroom.