Strengthening Collaborative Relationships Between General And Special Educators

Download or read book Strengthening collaborative relationships between general and special educators written by Suzanne Jessica VanderZanden and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As schools emphasize accountability and academic progress for all students, professional collaboration is a critical aspect of planning accommodations and interventions that address the learning needs of diverse learners (Carter, Prater,Jackson, Marchant 2009). Unfortunately, there is a delicacy in regards to fostering this collaboration, and often schools do not have a specific, organized approach to assist teachers in establishing collaborative relationships. This project discusses the need for intentional educator collaboration programs in elementary schools, designed to support inclusive teaching practice and success of all students. A literature review incorporating educational theory and empirical research related to collaboration is included to outline the complexities of collaboration among general and special educators in recent years. An Educator collaboration workshop program is then discussed, designed to strengthen collaborative relationships and bridge the gap between general and special education. Building relationships founded on trust and increasing founded on trust and increasing purposeful communication using ?common language? are two key features of the project, as research indicates these components are needed for effective collaboration that impacts student learning and achievement.