SPY 680 - Consultation and Collaboration in School Psychology

This course examines models and strategies of consultation relevant to the practice of school psychology. The course focuses on the conjoint behavioral consultation model, which involves collaboration among families and educational professionals to address the academic, social, and behavioral needs of individual students, and explores additional approaches to behavioral, instructional, and organizational consultation. Emphasis will be placed on the skills needed to (a) consult, collaborate, and communicate effectively with diverse students, families, and educators while designing, implementing, and evaluating consultation services and (b) apply consultation practices to support teachers, families, and schools in promoting students’ learning and mental health.

Prerequisite(s): SPY 602, SPY 604, SPY 672, SPY 675, SPY 677, SPY 610, SPY 611, and SPY 620, or with program permission
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Credits: 3

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