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Yes We Can!
General and Special Educators Collaborating in a Professional Learning Community
Utilizing PLC practices, general and special educators must develop collaborative partnerships to close the achievement gap and maximize learning for all.
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Yes We Can!
As states adopt more rigorous academic standards, schools must define how special education fits into standards-aligned curricula, instruction, and assessment. Utilizing PLC practices, general and special educators must develop collaborative partnerships in order to close the achievement gap and maximize learning for all. The authors encourage all educators to take collective responsibility in improving outcomes for students with special needs.
- Use the key ideas and four critical questions of a PLC to maximize learning for all students.
- Learn when conditions make special education services most effective.
- Determine priority standards, and study the steps for unpacking these standards into learning targets.
- Discover what tailored instruction does and does not mean.
- Consider common team structures that support effective collaboration.
- Develop instructional plans using reproducibles.
Related Topics
Professional Learning CommunitiesSpecial NeedsTeams
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“Yes We Can! takes a practical look at how commitment to the PLC process can improve learning for special education students. By setting high goals for all students, teachers can use data to make meaningful adjustments that will lead to greater achievement for each individual student. A step-by-step guide to a challenging subject!”
“Yes We Can! resonates with educators of all types. The authors ground readers in the realities of special education and show through real-world scenarios how they can implement PLCs effectively to ensure all students learn. Yes We Can! has emerged as a highly effective resource for all types of education professionals working collaboratively to achieve this goal. It's a must-have for any educator team.”
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