14.966 Consultation and Collaborative Services Development of communication and consulting skills with students, parents, teachers, specialists and human service personnel. Leadership, group dynamics, problem solving, and interagency collaboration are examined in depth. Identification and provision of appropriate resources for special needs students and their families to meet their developmental needs in such environments as integrated classrooms, community settings, and the workplace are explored. The roles of outside agencies and community resources and their relationships with families and schools are explored. Also takes into account law, public policy, and advocacy issues related to children and families.
Students complete an appropriate research project.