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When a teacher or someone such as a therapist/specialist help a general education or other professional plan for a student’s specific needs it is considered consultation. The parent, CH, believes that in order for consultation to be successful, one party has to see the other as a professional. While both special education teachers feel that respect, flexibility, social skills, and ability to work well with others are more important. All the professionals shared how consultation can help them to learn new techniques to better help the individual needs of students. CH shared that not being open minded to learning something or  over confident could impede effective consultation. LD shared how she felt consultation is only a small amount of time and sometimes the individual consulting isn’t always available when needed. Both teachers shared they feel very prepared and comfortable with consultation and a common meeting time is key. All professionals shared they are comfortable with consultation because it happens on regular basis.

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Two teachers working together to teach a class is how all professionals defined co-teaching. Flexibility, good listening skills, and ability to work well with others are important characteristics. Both teachers should realize they are an equal part and they need to share equally in their responsibility. Gaining insights on topics from a colleague are agreed to be the benefits for educators when co-teaching. A challenge to co-teaching would be if teachers don’t share their duties equally and one takes on all the responsibility. CH shared she is not a teacher but embraces the idea. Both teachers shared they are comfortable with and prepared for co-teaching and that common plan times, an open communication environment, along with additional training. Neither teacher had college training on co-teaching but were expected to co-teach in the past.

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When it comes to collaboration, both teachers and the parent agreed that it essentially means working together. The self contained teacher, LD, further specified that it is for planning purposes. When it comes to characteristics for collaboration to occur, the professionals shared that flexibility is most important but also mentioned mutual respect, having social skills and being personable. Educators main gain experiences, new ideas and insights from one another. The parent, CH, identified the biggest barrier for collaboration as being inflexibility. The teachers shared they felt it is most challenging when teachers they are working with is set in their ways and are unprofessional or simply have different teaching styles. The parent shared that she is super prepared for collaboration but is unsure of necessary conditions and would benefit from training. She did not attend college so it has had no impact on her collaboration abilities. The self contained teacher shared she is somewhat prepared for collaboration and believes an open communication environment is best. LD also shared that she feels she needs more training because college did not cover it in depth. The resource teacher, JB, also feels somewhat comfortable with collaboration and feels additional training and common plan times would help her be a successful collaborator.

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Hello Everyone,Here are my results for my “Survey of Collaborative Practices.” Notice, there are some communication patterns which might impact each professional’s ability to collaborate. I have included the input on collaboration, co-teaching, and consultation from the following individuals:A parent Christine H. (CH)A special education teacher in a self-contained setting Lauren D. (LD)A special education teacher in a resource or collaborative program Jill B. (JB)             Enjoy!    -April Hogg

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Hello Everyone,Here are my results for my “Survey of Collaborative Practices.” Notice, there are some communication patterns which might impact each professional’s ability to collaborate. I have included the input on collaboration, co-teaching, and consultation from the following individuals:A parent Christine H. (CH)A special education teacher in a self-contained setting Lauren D. (LD)A special education teacher in a resource or collaborative program Jill B. (JB)             Enjoy!    -April Hogg