Effective Communication Between Families and Professionals is the Key to Success

 

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009

School Project: All

Trainer: Helene Fallon

 

For further information or to schedule this training please contact: Helene Fallon

 

Target Audience

Parents, family members, students, special education teachers, general education teachers, school counselors, school social workers, transition coordinators, school administrators, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, service providers

 

Course Key Ideas

The training will identify the key aspects of collaboration and effective communication. It will focus on essential elements of team-building and the concept of Communities of Practice. The importance of incorporating both family and professional perspectives in the process of effective decision making will be discussed.

 

Overview/Description

• Identify why there is a need for effective communication and team-building
• What are the essential tools and strategies needed to accomplish our goals and work within a community of practice?
• Discuss the role of students and their Circles’ of Support in the decision making process
• Who should be part of your team and why?

As students transition from the world of high school to find success as adults, it is most critical that families remain a strong circle of support. At the same time, students need to develop the skills and strategies to become independent. They must be an equal partner in the decision making process.

 

Learner Outcomes

• Participants will gain a basic understanding of essential elements of team-building and successful communication
• Participants will learn about the concept of Communities of Practice and why all stakeholders should be part of a decision or plan of action
• Participants will develop an understanding of the concept of “Circles of Support” and what the appropriate roles might be for each stakeholder on the team
• Students can learn to be successful, independent adults!