SPED 4860 - Transition, Collaboration IEP Writing for Students w/Exceptionalities: 6-12
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42786,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Melissa Durse
Email: madurse@ysu.edu
Course Description
4860. Transition, Collaboration & IEP Writing for Students w/Exceptionalities: 6-12. This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills and abilities related to collaboration, teamwork and writing an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). It provides pre-service teacher candidates with the information and skills necessary to collaborate and consult with other school professionals, families, and support agencies regarding the design and implementation of educational programs for students with disabilities in grades 6 - 12. This course is part of an eight-week intensive pre-clinical field experience. Prereq.: Admission to BCLASSE upper division status; SPED 2630, SPED 2630L, SPED 4867. Coreq.: SPED 4858, SPED 4859, SPED 4836, SPED 4837, SPED 4838. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals (9th ed.). Pearson. | Friend, M. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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General Schedule (see Blackboard for due dates and specific information)
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Friend, Ch 1 | Intro to course, overview of assignments, foundations of collaboration in supporting students with disabilities | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Legal Issues Pertaining to IEP Development and Collaboration | ||
| Mon | 9/7 | Friend, chapter 2 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Friend, chapters 3 & 4 | Listening, Responding, & Giving Feedback | |
| Mon | 9/21 | Friend, chapter 10 | Working with School Professionals - Paraeducators | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Friend, chapters 6 & 7 | Working with School Professional - Teams & Co-Teaching, Administrators | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Friend, chapter 11 | Working with Caregivers and Families | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Friend, chapter 12 | Working with Community Agencies | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Friend, chapters 5 & 9 | Difficult Interactions & Group Problem Solving | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Foundations of Writing IEPs | ||
| Mon | 11/2 | Developing Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance | ||
| Mon | 11/9 | PLAAFP | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Developing Educationally Meaningful Goals & Monitoring Student Progress | ||
| Mon | 11/23 | Writing Educationally Meaningful Goals & Monitoring Student Progress | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Developing IEP Components, Related Services, Supplementary Aids & Services, Specially Designed Instruction | ||
| Mon | 12/7 | Writing IEP Components, Related Services, Supplementary Aids & Services, Specially Designed Instruction |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.