The Collaborative Support Model

A model for supporting students with disabilities with fidelity. One Team with One Goal: Student Success

Collaboration - Vision to Reality

Click here for Trainer’s Referral Form This may be happening simultaneously. Referrals may originate from SSA or Panel Committee members Click here for Trainer’s Referral Form

Trainer support in a classroom may be all that is needed for a positive outcome. If the strategies work, the case is moved to completion and you will only need to monitor to ensure that the strategies are maintained and implemented with integrity.

If, however, after following best practices, implementing strategies recommended by the trainer(s), and following walk through procedures from the student’s class the problem is yet unresolved, then the case study may be brought to the Collaborative Support Panel Meeting.

Representatives from many disciplines, that have been trained in specific areas of expertise, come together to participate in the case study and offer suggestions and develop next steps that can aid staff in helping students be successful.

Collaborative Panel Seating Chart Presenting Panel sits here

Essential Components for Organization Each table will have: Norms/guidelines posted Protocol for case study procedure Note taking sheets for case studies including responsible parties for next steps Day of Panel Schedules at each table protocol for case study procedure

Collaborative Support Panel Norms Treat everyone with respect Be aware of time No technology/phones on silence Be engaged in the current conversation/no side conversations/no busy work One voice needs to be heard at a time All roles are important, but stay “person” focused Ask questions for clarification, allow the team to complete reporting on background information and current interventions first Confidentiality – do not use teacher/staff names Do not dwell on family issues/state pertinent information One laptop will be running a timer

Collaborative Panel Format Background (5 minutes) Current Interventions (5 minutes) Brainstorming (7 minutes) Next Steps (3-5 minutes)

Communication Guidelines Simplified notes of the behavior as it is being talked about, i.e. “HAVEN oversight” No teacher names will be used Focus on student behavior in “Define Behavior” and not include staff or family info No minutes taken during brainstorming session Next steps will be documented

Collaborative Panel Meeting Video

Trainer Log

For Fidelity: Operational Definitions

Data Calculated from Trainer Log

Team Data from Trainer Logs

Whole Teams Data

Countywide Data Service Totals TEAMS ELEMENTARY MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL NOT SPECIFIED TOTAL BY TEAMS/ PANEL 2015-2016 Service Totals EBD   1099 TEAM 1 624 251 875 120 1870 TEAM 2 651 130 781 150 1712 TEAM 3 653 202 855 145 3582 TEAM 4 817 254 1071 124 2266 TEAM 5 1151 144 1295 272 2862 TOTAL BY SCHOOL LEVEL 3896 981 4877 811 13391 Elementary Service Contacts Middle School Service Contacts High School Service Contacts Level Not Specified Service Contacts Sum of all Serve Contacts by all Teams

Scenarios for Reflection

Q and A

Contact Information Cathy Jordan – Assistant Director of Special Education Cathy.Jordan @cobbk12.org Dr. Shari McCrary – Supervisor of Intellectual Disabilities and Transition Shari.McCrary@cobbk12.org Steven Benson – Supervisor of Autism Steven.Benson@cobbk12.org