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Sp Ed 4435/5435 Parent and Professional Communication and Collaboration. Introductions Icebreaker Syllabus Chapter 1. Chapter 1: Introduction . Ecological Approach Student Environment Constraints. How do you define a family?. Family Systems Theory Principles.
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Sp Ed 4435/5435Parent and Professional Communication and Collaboration • Introductions • Icebreaker • Syllabus • Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Introduction • Ecological Approach • Student • Environment • Constraints
Family Systems Theory Principles • No individual can be understood without looking at how he or she fits into the whole of a family • Families need both rules for structure and rules for change • Interaction of the family with the school, community, extended family, and friends is essential to the life of the nuclear family.
At risk students • Pg. 8 degrees of being ‘at risk’ • Pg. 9 one of the most important issues in our professional career – impact of schools on families
Westfall & Pisapia (1989) • 3 grouped factors as characteristics of being ‘at risk’ • Social/family background • Personal problems • School
Holistic Approach • Examines all aspects of the whole • When working with special needs students - what could be important things to know?
Person first language • Focus on person not disability • Language is important • Handout and exercise
Assignment • Read chapters 1, 2 & 3 • Read and study Appendix A • Find the Minnesota Department of Education homepage, find information on due process, bookmark or print it out. • Information re: parent rights.