This course has an assignment that is due by 11:55 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday night of the first week of class. Failure to complete this assignment will result in your removal from the course for non-participation.

Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality: Positive Outcomes through Partnerships and Trust. (7th edition) Author: A. Turnbull, R. Turnbull, E. Erwin, L. Soodak.  Pearson, 2015.  ISBN: 978-0-13-341824-8

2 hours. This course presents approaches to working with school students, both with and without disabilities, in the home, school, and community environment.  Students will focus on understanding, developing, and implementing approaches to interact with school students.  Students will explore theories and practical methods to enhance positive relationships with families of school-aged children.

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant should be able to:

1. understand the family perspective.

2. demonstrate understanding of the historical and current roles of parents and families.

3. collaborate effectively with families using excellent communication skills.

4. demonstrate partnerships with families.

5. involve parents when evaluating a student and writing an IEP.

6. understand how to meet a family’s basic needs.