2. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Chapter 4 Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008

3. Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration direct interaction Voluntary toward a common goal.

4. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Voluntary Based on parity Requires a mutual goal Involves shared responsibility for key decisions Collaboration Includes shared accountability for outcomes Requires sharing resources Emergent

5. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration  General education teachers on most IEP teams  Increased parent involvement  Conflict resolution efforts in disagreement  Emphasis on LRE

6. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Listening Use of nonverbal signals Non-evaluative language Questions that encourage others to speak

7. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Quick fixes Questions that echo your opinions Use of jargon IDEA TAG IEP ADHD

8. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Create a climate for problem solving Identify the problem Generate alternatives Assess potential solutions, select one Implement the idea Evaluate the outcome Continue, modify, or select new idea

9. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Two or more interdependent individuals with unique skills and perspectives who interact directly to achieve their mutual goal of providing students with effective educational programs and services.

10. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Quality of outcomes produced by team Clarity of team goals Members’ needs are met Members are accountable Members monitor their own behavior

11. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Transdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Multidisciplinary Least Collaborative Most Collaborative

12. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration “A voluntary process in which one professional assists another to address a problem concerning a third party.”

13. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration

14. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Encourage parent participation Address cultural differences Avoid treating all members of a cultural group as though they are alike Develop cultural sensitivity Ask parents for their unique perspectives Listen to their points of view

15. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2008Chapter 4: Creating Partnerships through Collaboration Working with paraeducators Time for collaboration The effectiveness of collaboration