For Elementary and Secondary Special Education Teachers

Collaboration Handbook for Educators Working Toward Inclusion of Special Needs Students

by Lynne Chalmers and Myrna Olson

This book will help general educators, special educators, administrators, parents and paraprofessionals to:

• Learn the value of collaboration in meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities who are included in general education classrooms.
• Overcome the common barriers to collaboration.
• Problem solve effectively in various team situations.
• Understand the perspective of those with whom they collaborate.
• Communicate more effectively.
• Manage conflict when it arises.
• Understand personality types and deal with "difficult" people.

Table of contents:

1. Introduction to collaboration
2. Understanding others' perspectives
3. Communication skills
4. Conflict management
5. The problem solving process
6. Problem solving strategies
7. Strategies for implementation of a collaborative program
8. References