Navigating Special Education: Effective Communication for Positive Partnerships

As a parent, educator, or administrator, have you ever felt like effective communication is missing from your IEP team’s conversation? Navigating Special Education by Peggy S. Bud provides a timely and innovative roadmap to bridge this gap. This comprehensive guide highlights the importance of efficient communication methodology, appropriate correspondence, and data collection recommendations to build proactive, positive partnerships that will lead to 21st-century best practices for children.

The 5-C Model of Communication: A Foundation for Trust and Success

The 5-C Model of Communication, consisting of Conversation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, and Consensus, is a proven framework for forging trusted alliances between school districts and families. By implementing this model, stakeholders can ensure successful meetings where every voice is heard, respected, and understood.

With over 60 years of combined experience, the author provides:

• Anecdotal, evidence-based, real-life scenarios to illustrate effective communication strategies
• Templates for letter writing and extensive data collection to facilitate efficient communication
• A user-friendly appendix and glossary to ensure clarity and understanding

By reading Navigating Special Education, families, educational professionals, college students, and special education organizations can:

• Implement effective models of communication
• Build positive partnerships between school districts and families
• Ensure successful IEP meetings where every voice is heard

Take the first step towards creating a collaborative and effective special education environment. Navigating Special Education is a must-have resource for anyone committed to improving communication and outcomes for children with special needs.

Product Details:

Publisher: SLACK Incorporated

Publication Date: February 16, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781638220909, 9781638220916