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HLP 1: Collaborate With Professionals to Increase Student Success

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HLP 1: Collaborate With Professionals to Increase Student Success

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Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)

1. Co-Teaching Models (One Teach, One Assist; Parallel Teaching, Station Teaching, etc.) – There are a wide range of teaching styles multidisciplinary educators can utilize. Co-Teaching helps special and general education teachers share instructional responsibilities effectively.

2. Data-Based Individualization (DBI) – Uses assessment data to tailor instruction and interventions for students with disabilities. This data can then be reviewed and integrated into instruction later.

3. Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) – Encourages students to work together in structured, evidence-based ways to improve academic and social skills. This framework is a great benefit from the use of inclusive classrooms, and gives reason for LRE.

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HLP 2: Organize and Facilitate Effective Meetings With Professionals and Families

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HLP 2: Organize and Facilitate Effective Meetings With Professionals and Families

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Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)

1. Structured Meeting Agendas – Ensuring meetings follow a clear format to stay focused and productive. Typically IEP meetings have a team member who is taking notes and keeping track of details.

2. Family-Centered Planning – Involves families in discussions about student progress and decision-making. This is educators opportunity to ask families for input about students home behaviors, positive reinforcers, and other data pertaining to the student.

3. Active Listening Strategies – Encourages open communication and understanding among IEP team members. Active listening strategies further emphasizes the importance of all members, as perspective can aid in individualized plan.

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HLP 3: Collaborate With Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services

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HLP 3: Collaborate With Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services

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Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs)

1. Home-School Communication Plans – Establish consistent communication between educators and families to support student progress. Establish adequate communication software that works for the parent for regular correspondence.

2. Strength-Based Approach to Family Collaboration – Focuses on the strengths of the student rather than just challenges. Culturally diverse material that resonates with the student's background or home spoken language may be a useful tool. Ensure material is always appropriate, as student success and confidence is the main goal.

3. Parent Training and Support Programs – Provides families with knowledge on how to advocate for and assist their children effectively. This framework involves educating families on their rights and giving resources for at home routines.

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HLP 1: Articles, blog Posts, and training 

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HLP 1: Articles, blog Posts, and training 

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Articles, Blog Posts, and Training Materials:

1. "Effective Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers"

This article explores strategies for fostering positive collaboration between general and special education teachers to enhance student success.

https://project-idea.org/strategies-for-effective-collaboration-between-general-and-special-education-teachers/#:~:text=Establishing%20open%20lines%20of%20communication%20is%20a%20key%20strategy%20for,for%20students%20with%20special%20needs.

2. "Using Co-Teaching Models to Improve Student Outcomes"

A blog post explaining different co-teaching models and how they benefit diverse learners in an inclusive classroom.

(https://www.juliebilliartschool.org/the-latest/blog/2021/02/18/how-the-co-teaching-model-benefits-children)

3. "Data-Based Individualization: A Framework for Intensive Intervention" (NCII)

A training resource on how teachers can use DBI to refine instructional strategies for students with disabilities.

https://intensiveintervention.org

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The video talks about how while educators are highly educated David learners, bias is often unavoidable, without intentional learning. Teachers need to ask themselves constant question to reflect. Personal development is a never ending achievement.

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Becoming a Culturally Responsive Teacher

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The video explains the usefulness of meeting strategies. The strategies include inviting families to share their views, and an outline of steps to ensure the meeting has a direction.

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TA-Live! HLP2 - Organize & Facilitate Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families

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Zoom is a popular software application that allows people to hold meetings through internet access. This tool allows an alternative to physical meetings so that parents have flexibility when meeting for IEPs

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Modernize workflows with Zoom’s trusted collaboration tools: including video meetings, team chat, VoIP phone, webinars, whiteboard, contact center, and events.

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HLP 3: Building Positive Relationships with Families

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HLP 3: Building Positive Relationships with Families

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This video shares key remainders that will invite families, and promote an inclusive meeting. Respecting the culture of the families, and avoiding teacher specific jargon were of the techniques mentioned that special education teachers must keep in mind.

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Parents of Special Education Students: Building Positive Relationships

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Microsoft Teams is another communication application. The app keeps track of agenda, as well as conducting meetings itself. Microsoft Teams is typically used within an organization, but can be a useful tool for school professionals and families to meet.

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Video Conferencing, Meetings, Calling | Microsoft Teams

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Working together is easier with Microsoft Teams. Tools and files are always available in one place that's designed to help you connect naturally, stay organized and bring ideas to life.*

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This video outlines all the skills needed to foster a productive partnership between special education teachers and general education teachers. Some of those skills include listening, and communicating ideas often. This is so that there is a blend of both expertise.

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Collaboration of Special Education and General Education Teachers

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Bookshare is an online reading application that consists of ebooks for children with visual impairments, specific learning disabilities, and print difficulties. The software aims to make reading available to all students.

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Bookshare | An Accessible Online Library for people with print disabilities

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Bookshare makes reading easier. People with dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.

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Otter.ai tracks and organizes details of meetings. This tool makes key details available for reference to ensure everyone is on the same page. Teachers can offer these notes through otter.ai for families to refer back to.

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Slack is a software application that allows organizations to connect with each member of staff through specific channels. In this case, teachers, admin, and varies professionals that make up the school can share updates through specific channels, keeping communication easy and organized, and specific (need be).

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HLP 2: Articles, Blog Posts, and Training Materials

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HLP 2: Articles, Blog Posts, and Training Materials

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1. "Best Practices for IEP Meetings"

A guide that outlines strategies to make IEP meetings more efficient and collaborative. This is through effective planning, and intention setting for meetings.

https://slpnow.com/blog/the-iep-meeting-process-a-guide-for-school-districts/

2. "Teamwork Makes the Education Dream Work "

Discusses methods for involving families in a meaningful way during meetings to ensure student success.

https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjbnfTW_5eMAxVbt1oFHXEFL4cYABAAGgJ2dQ&co=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1um-BhDtARIsABjU5x5JxvcSvMTNb82BHb1WebXp_Q1886vWIu0EeKXTEjmywGoYmZFKClkaAsBjEALw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVeD2ZlvxCCpEuS53-pV52trWeeif1wFFLanDvCPQ1J8bmnP0mkzZMOePNwFFKPxyifTaQ3Oo4sFIxcCcRgh52FLbfR4DdH-VEUXqD5roi5iq1aFLr8Q&sig=AOD64_0fEsppJdsKi1g6dBp9acHJs3FDVQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjLru_W_5eMAxXhSTABHb07Pf0Q0Qx6BAgVEAE&nis=2

3. "Mastering the Art of IEP Meetings: A Comprehensive Guide to Collaborative Success"

A training module that helps educators improve communication skills during IEP and team meetings. Preparation among key steps to improve communication during meetings.

https://www.parallellearning.com/post/mastering-the-art-of-iep-meetings-a-comprehensive-guide-to-collaborative-success

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The IEP Meeting Process: A Guide for School Districts | SLP Now

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The Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting is a critical event for special education teams, parents, and students. It’s the cornerstone for

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TeacherEase is software application that aims to organize student information. Teachers can track data from test scores, behaviors, schedules, which will help educators track data. This also helps teachers have data to reference when communicating during IEP meetings or parent correspondence in general.

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HLP 3: Articles, Blog Posts, and Training Materials

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HLP 3: Articles, Blog Posts, and Training Materials

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1. "The Role of Parents in Special Education"

Explains how parents can be active participants in their child’s learning and IEP process.

https://ncld.org

2. "Parent-Teacher Collaboration: Strengthening School-Home Partnerships"

Offers strategies for effective home-school communication to benefit students with exceptionalities.

https://sbisvellore.com/parent-teacher-collaboration-strengthening-school-home-partnerships/

3. "How to Support Families of Postsecondary Students with Disabilities"

Provides educators with strategies to engage families in special education planning and advocacy especially in the post secondary stage. Article is set to remind educators the importance of transitional services.

https://iel.org/how-support-families-postsecondary-students-disabilities/

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Padlet is an interactive digital information tool that teachers can use to share information. The application has the ability to organize information, which will better assist educators when making decisions (think co- planning).

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Parent square is a software that allows school admin and teachers to communicate with families. This platform resembles social media, giving parents updates, and direct message capabilities.

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Classdojo is another student data tracker. Teachers can track behavior, giving students points daily, communicate with parents, and even has appropriate educational games for students.