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SA6K2 Administrative theories and models that facilitate communication among all stakeholders
SA6K3
Skills
Importance and relevance of advocacy at the local, state, and national level for individuals with
exceptional learning needs and their families
ACC6S1 Collaborate to enhance opportunities for learners with exceptional learning needs
ACC6S2 Apply strategies to resolve conflict and build consensus
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SA6S2
SA6S3
SA6S4
SA6S5
Utilizes collaborative approaches for involving all stakeholders in educational planning, implementation,
and evaluation
Strengthens the role of parent and advocacy organizations as they support individuals with exceptional
learning needs and their families
Develops and implements intra- and interagency agreements that create programs with shared
responsibility for individuals with exceptional learning needs and their families
Develops seamless transitions of individuals with exceptional learning needs across educational
continuum and other programs from birth through adulthood
Implements collaborative administrative procedures and strategies to facilitate communication among all
stakeholders
SA6S6 Engages in leadership practices that support shared decision making
SA6S7
Demonstrates the skills necessary to provide ongoing communication, education, and support for families
of individuals with exceptional learning needs
SA6S8 Consults and collaborates in administrative and instructional decisions at the school and district levels
NOTES:
“Individuals with exceptional learning needs” is used throughout to include individuals with disabilities and individuals with exceptional gifts
and talents
“Exceptional Condition” is used throughout to include both single and co-existing conditions These may be two or more disabling conditions
or exceptional gifts or talents co-existing with one or more disabling conditions
“Special Curricula” is used throughout to denote curricular areas not routinely emphasized or addressed in general curricula; (e.g., social,
communication, motor, independence, self-advocacy)
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