EGSE 6213 - Collaboration and Co-Teaching

The role of the special educator has changed in the last 20 years. Special Educators are now
serving in a more collaborative role with general educators. They are often consulting and/or
co-teaching in general education classrooms. This course will prepare students to work with
other school staff, balance a caseload while supporting the needs of all students, and to
effectively communicate with paraprofessionals. Specific strategies for collaboration,
consultation, and co-teaching will be learned. In addition, the importance of communicating with
families, as well as techniques to collaborate with families, will be discussed. Ed.S. courses will have additional assignments.