9. Collaborative Relationships

The competent teacher understands the role of the community in education and develops and maintains collaborative relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and the community to support studentsŐ learning and well-being.

 

Knowledge Indicators

The competent teacher:

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Artifact(s)

9A.       understands schools as organizations within the larger community context.

 

 

9B.       understands the benefits, barriers, and techniques involved in parent/family relationships.

 

 

9C.       understands school- and work-based learning environments and the need for collaboration with business organizations in the community.

 

 

9D.       understands the collaborative process.

 

 

9E.       understands collaborative skills which are necessary to carry out the collaborative process.

 

 

9F.       understands concerns of parents of individuals with disabilities and knows appropriate strategies to collaborate with parents in addressing these concerns.

 

 

9G.       understands roles of individuals with disabilities, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel in planning individualized education programs for students with disabilities.

 

 

Performance Indicators

The competent teacher:

Data Source

Artifact(s)

9H.       initiates collaboration with others and creates situations where collaboration with others will enhance studentsŐ learning.

 

 

9I.        works with colleagues to develop an effective learning climate within the school.

 

 

9J.        participates in collaborative decision-making and problem-solving with other professionals to achieve success for students.

 

 

9K.       develops relationships with parents and guardians to acquire an understanding of the studentsŐ lives outside of the school in a professional manner that is fair and equitable.

 

 

9L.       works effectively with parents/guardians and other members of the community from diverse home and community situations and seeks to develop cooperative partnerships in order to promote studentsŐ learning and well-being.

 

 

9M.      identifies and uses community resources to enhance studentsŐ learning and to provide opportunities for students to explore career opportunities.

 

 

9N.       collaborates in the development of comprehensive individualized education programs for students with disabilities.

 

 

9O.       coordinates and/or collaborates in directing the activities of a classroom para-educator, volunteer, or peer tutor.

 

 

9P.       collaborates with the student and family in setting instructional goals and charting progress of students with disabilities.

 

 

9Q.       communicates with team members about characteristics and needs of individuals with specific disabilities.

 

 

9R.       implements and monitors individual studentsŐ programs, working in collaboration with team members.

 

 

9S.       demonstrates the ability to co-teach and co-plan.

 

 

 

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