Communicating and Collaborating with Other Professionals and Families
By: Laimutis Grybe and Kelly Crotser
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
George Bernard Shaw
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
George Bernard Shaw
Benefits of Collaboration● Students with special needs are served in the classroom environment
● Learning is enhanced for all ● Social stigma of exceptionality is reduced ● Teachers gain new skills ● More integrated curriculum and instructional variety is practiced ● These models work at all grade levels ● Importance of labels of disability is decreased |
Challenges of Collaboration● Teachers need better communication and problem-solving skills
● SPED educators’ caseloads need to remain realistic ● Expectations of results need to remain realistic ● The results need to be evaluated for effectiveness ● Students need continued access to the continuum of services ● Funding, administration support, scheduling could be a challenge |