Coun 527 Counseling Individuals with Diverse Needs

Designed to prepare counselors to provide collaborative services for individuals with diverse needs in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educational settings. Topics will include an overview of the legal mandates that impact educational requirements and services for students with disabilities, including eligibility and various types of disabling conditions related to educational success. Issues related to counseling students and family members, transitional planning, and collaborating with special educators and other services providers will also be covered.