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Some strategies to generate solutions include brainstorming, brainwriting, or using
a nominal group technique.

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The most crucial step of solving a problem is correctly identifying the problem.  Both parties need to acknowledge that a problem even exists and need to agree on what factors are contributing to the problem.  Try phrasing problems as questions as a strategy to remain collaborative while problem solving.

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According to NCLB,  special education and general education are often “separate and … disconnected silos.”  This analogy means that the two groups do not connect and communicate as they should to promote student success.  Do you recognize these famous silos?

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One thing both IDEA and NCLB can agree on is the importance of general education teachers. Without their team work, interventions, and care about students, RTI would never work.  Here's a picture of my favorite school staff. .

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This fall, the famous rivals came together to fund-raise for hurricane relief.  Just like NCLB and IDEA, both teams have the same goals, but are definitely in "different camps." They are in the American League and play baseball, just like NCLB and IDEA are part of the education system and want to help kids.

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Friend, M., & Cook, L. (2017). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals. Boston, MA:  Pearson. (Chapter 5)

Fuchs, D., Fuchs, L. S., & Stecker, P. M. (2010). The “blurring” of special education in a new continuum of general education placements and services. Exceptional Children, 76(3), 301-323.