Advocacy and Community Resource

Course Code

ECAS 5500

Academic Year

2016-2017

This course will focus on the role of the advanced studies student as an agent of change. Students will explore ways to advocate with families and community members demonstrating an understanding of how to assist others to become advocates for themselves and their children. The concept of self advocacy and advocacy as a form of self-knowledge and social action will be a central theme. Students will develop skills in seeking out and investigating resources and providing liaison between the family, school and community.