IEC 460 - Working with Families in Early Intervention

Credits: 3

Studies the collaborative processes and communication skills for effective interaction among parents, paraprofessionals, teachers and other professionals. Examines the value of family involvement and practices aimed at strengthening the role of parents through partnerships in the educational process. Focuses on methods and materials useful in working with families. Considers the impact of crises or special issues in family life. Studies communication strategies for initiating and maintaining home-school-community collaboration. Focuses on research surrounding best practices related to working with families of young children, ages birth to three, with special needs to provide family-centered services. Involves students in home visits, formal and informal assessments, analysis of family dynamics and resources within the community context, and development of an IFSP.

Prerequisites: ECE 216, ECE 270, ECE 280;
Prerequisite/Co-requisite: IEC 360.
Required: ten hours of field experience.