Chapter 3

Question 1

What is collaboration?

Answer 1

a style for direct interactions among coequal individuals usually voluntarily engaged in shared decision making as they work towards a common goal (Friend and Cook 200)

Question 2

Examples of Collaboration

Answer 2

Two or more parties working together
equal partners
Voluntary
Shared Responsibility
Work toward common goal
Community building
shared resources
ECT

Question 3

Four Barriers to Successful Collaboration

Answer 3

Conceptual Barriers: School Culture
Pragmatic Barriers: Scheduling
Attitudinal Barriers: “Nothing Works”
Professional Barriers: Different skills and training

Question 4

Best Practices for Collaboration among Schools and Families

Answer 4

Parent training and information centers required
Collaborative efforts should focus on: involving students more, involving families more, resolving conflicts, ensuring that all cultural beliefs and values are recognized and respected
BE RELATABLE and RESPECTFUL

Question 5

How can we increase student involvement in IEPs?

Answer 5

Invite to IEP Meeting
focus on strengths
increase student responsibility in creating IEP
involve peers and supportive community members
Use Person-Centered Planning
*PCP- assisting students to achieve their goals while addressing their fears. This is the opposite of dictating what the outcomes will be. (Discuss feelings and goals. What their peers think could keep them from reading their potential.)

Question 6

Best Practices of Collaboration among School Personnel

Answer 6

Co- Teaching:
Examples:
1 teach 1 Observe
1 teach 1 drift
Station teaching
Parallel Teaching
Alternative Teaching
Team teaching