Collaborative efforts made between general education and special education teachers lead to an enriched educational experience for all learners. It lays the foundation for effective collaboration.

This video dives into what collaboration means in the world of education. How it plays a vital role in order to support students with diverse needs and allow teachers to learn from one another.

Microsoft Teams - Can be utilized amongst teachers in order to create professional learning community teams, sharing resources, or hold video meetings

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software?ms.url=microsoftteamscom

Zoom - Teachers can use real time whiteboards, screen sharing from a distance, and allows flexibility for co-planning and brainstorming

https://www.zoom.com/?lang=null

Padlet - Teachers can collaborate by creating group projects or portfolios, facilitate peer observations, and peer review.

https://padlet.com/dashboard/gallery?mobile_page=CollectionsMenu&audience=education&name=isp-chart-v1

Strategies on how to navigate IEP meetings with confidence by preparing, setting measurable goals and fostering a team approach.

This video gives insights on how to run an effective IEP meeting. Tips such as planning ahead, share drafts with anyone involved in the meeting to make any necessary changes, and bringing along presentable data.

PowerSchool - Programs for IEP development, service documentation, 504 eligibility and case monitoring, simplify obtaining digital signatures, offers language translation for parents of ELL students

N2y - Collaborative system for IEP development, offers professional learning courses, and ability to share progress through data visualization

https://www.n2y.com

Seis - Provides services to maximize accuracy for special education record keeping by allowing centralized access for writing IEPs and managing data

https://www.seis.org

Strategies to help lead successful parent-professional collaborations. Positive relationships and involvement influence the child's success in their education so long as one maintains rapport with families, learn from families and create welcoming classrooms

A school principal explains how there is a shared responsibility between schools, communities and families. It is the partnership that is built that leads to better attendance, educational success, and 10x more likely to have higher scores. A mother also shares her own personal experience as a parent with a child with greater needs.