Description
Book SynopsisAnn Knackendoffel is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs, at Kansas State University. She earned her PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas. Her interest in collaboration and consulting began with her dissertation research on collaboration between general and special educators and it has continued with her being lead author of a book on collaborative problem solving and in her role as co-author of the previous two editions of this book. Dr. Knackendoffel has been a teacher at both elementary and secondary levels and a special educator for students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavior disorders. She currently teaches a graduate-level course in consultation and collaboration for special educators at Kansas State University. She has also conducted numerous workshops and conference presentations on collaborative school consultation. She has authored onl
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Working Together in Collaboration, Consultation, and Teams
Chapter 2: Working Together with Differing Perspectives and Preferences
Chapter 3: Structuring Collaborative Foundations and Teamwork
Chapter 4: Communicating Effectively for Collaboration and Teaming
Chapter 5: Using the Problem-Solving Process in Collaborative School Consultation and Teamwork
Chapter 6: Using Tools for Organizing, Managing and Evaluating Collaboration
Chapter 7: Collaborating as Instructional Partners and Teams
Chapter 8: Building Collaborative Relationships with Team Members from Diverse Populations and Contexts
Chapter 9: Engaging Families in Home-School Collaborations and Partnerships
Chapter 10: Working in Collaborative Teams with Paraeducators
Chapter 11: Collaborating through Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships
Chapter 12: Charting Your Course for Collaborative School Consultation
