Professionalism and Collaboration -
ASD specialist candidates provide leadership to formulate goals, set and meet high professional expectations, advocate for effective policies and evidence-based practices and create positive and productive work environments. ASD specialist candidates use foundational knowledge of the field and professional Ethical Principles and Practice Standards to inform special education practice, engage in lifelong learning, advance the profession, and perform leadership responsibilities to promote the success of professional colleagues and individuals with exceptionalities. ASD specialist candidates collaborate with stakeholders to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families. (CEC Advanced Preparation 5.0, 6.0, 7.0; InTASC 9, 10)

• ASD specialist candidates plan, present, and evaluate professional development focusing on effective and ethical practice at all organizational levels.
• ASD specialist candidates support and use linguistically and culturally responsive practices.
• ASD specialist candidates create and maintain collegial and productive work environments that respect and safeguard the rights of individuals with exceptionalities and their families.
• ASD specialist candidates advocate for policies and practices that improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.
• ASD specialist candidates advocate for the allocation of appropriate resources for the preparation and professional development of all personnel who serve individuals with exceptionalities.
• ASD specialist candidates use a comprehensive understanding of the history of special education, legal policies, ethical standards, and emerging issues to inform special education specialist leadership.
• ASD specialist candidates model high professional expectations and ethical practice, and create supportive environments that safeguard the legal rights and improve outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities and their families.
• ASD specialist candidates model and promote respect for all individuals and facilitate ethical professional practice.
• ASD specialist candidates actively participate in professional development and learning communities to increase professional knowledge and expertise.
• ASD specialist candidates actively facilitate and participate in the preparation and induction of prospective special educators.
• ASD specialist candidates actively promote the advancement of the profession.
• ASD specialist candidates use culturally responsive practices to enhance collaboration.
• ASD specialist candidates use collaborative skills to improve programs, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.
• ASD specialist candidates collaborate to promote understanding, resolve conflicts, and build consensus for improving program, services, and outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities.