5 credits
Effective early childhood special education leaders promote meaningful change for children with exceptionalities, foster the use of effective evidence-based practices, and sustain long-term program viability throughout diverse settings. Once effective practices are in place, they establish a clear plan for addressing program integrity and sustaining commitment to continuous improvement. Leaders need to facilitate the process of evaluating, modifying, and sustaining these effective practices. Throughout this course, education professionals examine critical components to sustain change including program evaluation, professionalism, culturally responsive practices, effective ways to work with families, and collaboration to support continuous improvement in early childhood settings.