SITE-BASED TRANSDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS - DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND OUTCOMES OF A COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION PROGRAM

In this article, we describe the conceptual framework, development, im plementation, and outcomes of an experimental professional preparation program. University students from preparation programs in general edu cation, educational administration, school psychology, and special edu cation formed transdisciplinary cohorts that were placed in school set tings to complete a variety of activities designed to foster greater c ollaboration among disciplines in serving children and youth at risk. We describe what was learned throughout the project as well as its ope rational structure, outcomes, and future directions for transdisciplin ary professional development.