class notes- utilizing collaboration

Class 11 Chapter 13: Developing and Utilizing Collaborations with Educational Personnel and Community OrganizationsGuest Lecture: High School Completion

Exam details …Multiple choice questions (35 points in total)

Samples multiple choice questions are on the Moodle

Short answer questions (45 marks in total) 11 questions varying from 3 points to 7 points

each

Defining Terms – 6 provided/choose 3 to define (total 6 points) in the text book! In the beginnig

Teacher Blog/Portfolio Include your Web 2.0 tutorial – in a Technology

sub categoryConsider including classmate tutorials – ask for

permission Remember to go back through the

presentations and include links to resources that were shared

Blogging – One or two postingsDue on August send her email and tell her you

done

Engagement … Twitter

network and collaborate Increase your followers Use https://bitly.com/ to post a link

Alberta Education’s definition of Inclusive Educationa way of thinking and acting that demonstrates

universal acceptance of, and belonging for, all students

a value-based approach to accepting responsibility for all students

all students will have equitable opportunity to be included in the typical learning environment or program of choice” where such a placement is appropriate, and is undertaken in full consultation with a child’s parents/guardians, teachers, school officials, and relevant community service providers

Additional Resources for your Blog

Inclusive Learning Supportshttp://education.alberta.ca/admin/special/resources.aspx……. Have the standards page bokmarked

Cross Ministry Serviceshttp://education.alberta.ca/admincrossministry.aspx

Related-Services Personnel and Support PersonnelRepresent a wide variety of fields in education

and beyondContribute to learning programs for ALL

studentsCoordination of services and collaboration

among personnel and support personnel is an important responsibility for the collaborative school consultant

Successful Schools … Interagency collaboration, with collaborators

working together to achieve goals for serving all students’ needs effectively

Greater emphasis on communication and coordination

Coordinate health, social, and educational services to help all students, particularly those with special needs

Collaborative Practices:http://ideas.education.alberta.ca/hsc/current-projects/collaborative-practices

Collaborative Practices

TransitionsCollaborative consultation is critical during

times of transitionAssistance is required to make smooth

adjustments at significant times Examples:

Preschool to Kindergarten Elementary to Junior High or Middle School Junior High to High School High School to work or postsecondary

http://education.alberta.ca/media/352661/build.pdf… good resoucre

Early Childhood Education Integral to future success of children with

exceptional learning needsEarly childhood teachers collaborate with

families to support them and direct them to assistive resources

All who interact must be knowledgeable about others’ roles and respectful of their perspectives, keeping in mind that parents and caregivers know their child best

Early Childhood Serviceshttp://education.alberta.ca/admin/ecs.aspx

Resource for ParentsRaising Children from 0-6 yearshttp://www.programs.alberta.ca/Living/14773.aspx?Np=Ns&N=770&Ns=14530

Tomorrow …Chapter 15 – Synthesis and Support for

Working Together as Co-EducatorsGuest Lecturer – Kathy Howery, SETT

Framework as a process that can guide collaborative decision making

“I didn’t grow up thinking I had a disability. I grew up

thinking I had different shoes.”

– Oscar Pistorious