SPE 536 Transition Foundations, Preparation & Planning

This course is designed to enable candidates to learn and understand philosophical, historical and legal foundations of special education that apply to preparation and planning for transition from school to post-school. The impact that disabilities have on the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and communication development of an individual is included in activities for school to post-school transition. Provision of opportunities that support intellectual, social and personal development of the individual to engender a meaningful transition are illustrated. The scope and role of a transition specialist is included in addition to the scope and role of agency partnerships and personnel. Focus on demonstrating collaborative relationships with individual, family, school and community participants is emphasized in delivery of transition-focused education services. Pre-requisite(s): LBS1 licensure. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours