Consultation, Collaboration, and Teamwork for Students With Special Needs

Peggy Dettmer; Linda P. Thurston; Norma Dyck

ISBN 10: 0205290655 / ISBN 13: 9780205290659

Published by Allyn & Bacon, 1998

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0205290655I5N00

Synopsis:

Contains both background information and field-tested recommendations to help teachers, parents, administrators, and support personnel work together as collaborators and in teams. Part I presents material on context, with chapters on theory, research, and diversity, while chapters in Part II focus

From the Back Cover:

This comprehensive guide prepares teachers to create strong, secure educational partnerships that support inclusive educational settings for students with special needs. Coverage of consultative, collaborative, and team models makes this resource invaluable for both general and special educators.

From special education teachers and related service personnel to students and their families; from general classroom teachers to school administrators, this book helps individuals understand and take ownership of their roles and opportunities in educating a student with disabilities. In addition, those on the team will be: prepared with competencies and skills for fulfilling their roles; organized and efficient in processes for teaching, learning, and interacting; and reflective in assessing and improving educational partnerships to serve special needs of students.

Updates to the Fifth Edition

• New! Chapter 9: Collaborative Consultation for Students with High Ability
• New! Revised Chapter 12: Putting it all Together for Students' Special Needs
• New! Expanded Chapter 7: Consulting and Collaborating for English Language Learners (ELL) and Other Diverse Populations
• New! Added emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of school administrators and special education directors in a collaborative school context
• New! Analysis and discussion of current issues reshaping special education such as No Child Left Behind and differentiated learning as they relate to and affect collaborative school consultation
• New! Enhanced focus on the role of uniqueness among adult educators, and how it should be identified and used to educators' advantage

Bibliographic Details

Title: Consultation, Collaboration, and Teamwork ...
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket