This Course: SEFB 610 Special Education andthe Family

Voice ChoiceDialogue Diversity

Self-knowledge

ParticipationApplicationBig Ideas

And Concepts

family culture biascollaboration empowerment

diversity relationshipadvocacy value

Learned through these

UNITS

Principles RitualsStandards

includes

CourseMap

FoldersUnit organizersPopsicle sticksJournals

The FamilyMeeting

Families’ Needs

Making a Difference

Course Organizer

Is about

4. What are my personal biases/values and how do I separate them from my work with families?

5. How can I build strong relationships with families that empower them?

6. How do families describe and define themselves?7. How do I involve families in the processes related to special

education?8. How can I advocate for improved services for students with

disabilities and their families?9. How do I communicate effectively with families?10. How can I identify the needs of families and refer them to

appropriate resources/services?11. How do I identify aspects of different cultures (values, beliefs,

traditions) and use this knowledge to enhance the way I work with families?

How issues related to special educationmust be addressed and interpreted within thecontext of the family

Summer 2001SEFB 610 Special Education and the Family

Unit I - The Family5/29 family, school system, need for advocacy5/30 Advocacy and ethics5/31 family empowerment7/2 building alliances7/3 characteristics of families,interactions7/5 functions of the family, family life cycle7/9 Exam I

Unit II Meeting Families’ Needs7/10 background knowledge for working with families7/11 communicating with families7/16 meeting families/basic needs7/17 referral, evaluation, and IEPs7/18 Exam II

Unit III Making a Difference7/24 home/community, school participation7/25 advocating for systems improvement7/26 advocacy skills7/30 Exam III7/31 Practicum reports