SPD310 Grand Canyon Benchmark Collaboration & Communication Action Plan Paper Special education teachers must use effective collaboration techniques to des

SPD310 Grand Canyon Benchmark Collaboration & Communication Action Plan Paper Special education teachers must use effective collaboration techniques to design and implement complex plans involving many stakeholders to support students with disabilities across a wide range of settings. Review the scenario below to inform the assignment:

Marco is a Mexican-American eighth grade student who has been identified as having an emotional/behavioral disorder, specifically mood disorder NOS (Not Otherwise Specified). Currently, he participates in a general education inclusive classroom. During his annual IEP meeting, the team reviewed recent test scores and determined he qualifies for the gifted program in English language arts (ELA) only. Therefore, Marco will continue to participate in the inclusive classroom for the remainder of his courses.

Marco has continued to be successful in all his inclusive classes; however, he is struggling in his new gifted setting for ELA. Mrs. Stone, the gifted teacher, was not able to be present during the IEP meeting. She has never worked with a student who has an IEP prior to having Marco as a student in her classroom. Marco has mentioned that he is the only Hispanic or Latino student in the gifted class, and this has made him feel uncomfortable. He has stated that Mrs. Stone does not include him in the classroom conversations and speaks abruptly to him, but not to the other students.

After one month of Marco being in the gifted class, Mrs. Stone has requested that a paraprofessional be present to support him. At the IEP meeting, the IEP team had determined that a paraprofessional was not necessary because Marco should be able to be successful in the gifted classroom without this level of support. After meeting with Marco previously on classroom concerns, and the request from Mrs. Stone, as the special education teacher, you completed a walk-through observation of the gifted classroom. You did notice that Marco was isolated in a corner and the teacher did not interact with him. In addition to the walk-through, you just received a phone call from Marco’s parents stating Mrs. Stone told Marco that he does not belong in this class. At this point, Marco no longer wants to be in the class because he does not feel welcome.

The principal has come to you, the special education teacher, for assistance with supporting Mrs. Stone and Marco in being successful. The IEP team is scheduling another meeting to discuss goals and ideas to help Marco be successful in the gifted ELA classroom. The support of a paraeducator is part of the discussion as a possibility for Marco.

Use the “Collaboration and Communication Action Plan Template” to complete this assignment. ( I have attached it below)

Free of Plagarism

Support your findings with a minimum of three scholarly resources on collaboration and communication best practices.

APA format.

College of Education (COE) program competencies and national standards assessed in the benchmark assignment:

COE 5.7

Provide guidance and direction to paraeducators, tutors, and volunteers. [CEC 6.6, ICSI.6.S8, ICSI.6.K13, ICSI.6.K14, ICSI.6.S12; InTASC 10(n); GCU Mission Critical 1, 2, 4, and 5]

COE 6.1

Use the theory and elements of effective collaboration. [CEC 7.1, ICSI.7.K1, ICSI.7.S3; InTASC 7(o); ISTE-T 3a, 3d, 5a; GCU Mission Critical 1, 4, and 5]

COE 6.2

Serve as a collaborative resource to colleagues.[CEC 7.2, ICSI.7.S3, ICSI.7.S8, ICSI.7.S9; InTASC 10(k); GCU Mission Critical 1, 4, and 5]

COE 6.3

Use collaboration to promote the well-being of individuals with exceptionalities across a wide range of settings and collaborators. [CEC 7.3, ICSI.7.K1, ICSI.7.S3, ICSI.7.S6, IGC.7.K4; InTASC 10(b), 10(j); ISTE-T 3b; GCU Mission Critical 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5] Collaboration and Communication Action Plan Template
Based on the scenario you read, create an action plan to assist Mrs. Stone and Marco. Use the template below to define one over-arching measurable
long-term goal and four measurable short-term goals as well as steps for achieving those goals and reporting progress.
Complete rationales explaining your choices beneath the action plan template.
Long-Term Goal:
Provide long-term goal due date.
Action Plan Short-Term Goals and Steps to Achieve the Long-Term Goal
Short-Term Goal 1:
(This goal should support the long-term goal of, and address communication and collaboration between Marco’s gifted teacher and special education teacher, specifying
positives in working with the student in their classrooms, as well as challenges that may arise.
Justification
Content
As applicable, justify content.
Activities/Strategies
What activities/strategies will help implement the goal?
Resources
What resources are needed to implement the goal?
Timeline
What is an appropriate timeline to achieve the goal?
Persons Responsible
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What stakeholders will be responsible in helping to achieve
the goal and how will they collaborate?
Evidence of Success
How will the goal be measured?
Short-Term Goal 2:
(The goal should support the long-term goal, and address collaborative coaching for the gifted teacher to include research-based instructional strategies and recommendations
that relate to Marcos’ disabilities, inclusive learning practices, and cultural diversity).
Content
Justification
As applicable, justify content.
Activities/Strategies
What activities/strategies will help implement the goal?
Resources
What resources are needed to implement the goal?
Timeline
What is an appropriate timeline to achieve the goal?
Persons Responsible
What stakeholders will be responsible in helping to achieve
the goal
Evidence of Success
How will the goal be measured?
Short-Term Goal 3:
(This goal should support the long-term goal, and provide collaborative coaching and guidance for the paraeducator to support the gifted teacher and student.)
Content
Justification
As applicable, justify content.
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Activities/Strategies
What activities/strategies will help implement the goal?
Resources
What resources are needed to implement the goal?
Timeline
What is an appropriate timeline to achieve the goal?
Persons Responsible
What stakeholders will be responsible in helping to achieve
the goal and how will they collaborate?
Evidence of Success
How will the goal be measured?
Short-Term Goal 4:
(This goal should support the long-term goal, and identify communication strategies to use with the student’s parents that demonstrate elements of effective collaboration.)
Content
Justification
As applicable, justify content.
Activities/Strategies
What activities/strategies will help implement the goal?
Resources
What resources are needed to implement the goal?
Timeline
What is an appropriate timeline to achieve the goal?
Persons Responsible
What stakeholders will be responsible in helping to achieve
the goal and how will they collaborate?
Evidence of Success
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How will the goal be measured?
Rationales:
In 150-200 words, explain how your plan for collaboration with colleagues will benefit and promote Marco’s well-being.
In 150-200 words, explain what complex human issues could arise and how those challenges are met with this plan.
Resources
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