Textbook1. Collaboration, Consultation, and Teamwork for Students with Special Needs
Read chapters 5 and 6 of Collaboration, Consultation, and Teamwork for Students with Special Needs.
https://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/pearson/2012/collaboration-consultation-and-teamwork-for-students-with-special-needs_ebook_7e.php
Electronic Resource1. The Benefits of Teacher Collaboration: Essentials of Education Data and Research Analysis
Read "The Benefits of Teacher Collaboration: Essentials of Education Data and Research Analysis," by McClure, from the District Administration website.
https://www.districtadministration.com/article/benefits-teacher-collaboration
2. Principals Drop Ball on Teacher Retention, Study Says
Read "Principals Drop Ball on Teacher Retention, Study Says," by Sawchuck, from Education Week (2014).
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/07/30/37retention.h31.html?tkn=WQUF%2Fvqoc8uyM%2FvxTch1hLJNDZJLkFTI3678
3. Conflict Resolution Education: Compare Approaches
Review "Conflict Resolution Education:Compare Approaches," located on Education World website.
https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr171.shtml
Assignments Conflict Resolution Action Plan Response
In this assignment, you are going to apply a conflict resolution or problem solving method to a sample conflict scenario. Read the following sample conflict scenario:
In monitoring goals for an individual education program (IEP) for a student with disabilities, the special education teacher notices that the general education teacher is not utilizing the accommodations and modifications outlined in the student's IEP. When approached, the general education teacher states that the accommodations and modifications are implemented as needed, and finds that they are ineffective.
Based on this topic's readings, select a model for conflict resolution or problem solving that you will use to resolve this conflict.
In a 500-750-word response action plan, apply your chosen action plan model to resolve the sample conflict.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Discussion Questions
1. A. Investigate if and how your district addresses professional learning communities.
B. How does your district encourage and maintain a collaborative environment?
2. How does collaboration affect student performance? Support your response.
Response 200 words each of question.