Full Description
A school-wide model for addressing individual needs
The greatest goal of education is to ensure equity while enhancing learning and academic success for all students. And yet, it is impossible for one teacher to meet the extensive needs of all students in his or her classroom. The traditional schooling model cannot provide for this complexity and leaves educators perplexed. The solution is a collaborative approach where "every child deserves a team" to surround them with supports that recognize their strengths and challenges.
Collaborative Response offers a school-wide model for addressing students' individual needs. The three fundamental components of the model are: collaborative structures and processes; data and evidence; and continuum of supports. In this book, readers will find:
Entry points for beginning this work
Potential pitfalls of the approach
Case studies from schools that have adopted the model
Access to a website with tools, templates, case studies, and more
With a focus on quality classroom instruction, this book shares examples from schools and districts that have transformed how they respond to the needs of all learners.
Contents
Foreword by Andrew Hargreaves
Table of Contents
Companion Website Contents
Introduction - A Call to Action
Chapter 1 - Examining a Culture of Response
Chapter 2 - Envisioning Collaborative Response
Chapter 3 - Collaborative Structures
Chapter 4 - Collaborative Processes
Chapter 5 - Collaborative Team Meetings
Chapter 6 - Data and Evidence
Chapter 7 - Continuum of Supports
Chapter 8 - Putting the Pieces Together
References and Resources
