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Early Intervention Consultants in the Classroom: Simple Steps for Building Strong Collaboration
By Patricia W Wesley
Young Children, 57, 4;
July
2002, p.30-33
Summary: This document indicates that early childhood teachers and early intervention specialists combine experience and expertise to create meaningful learning opportunities for the child with disabilities. The consultant needs the perspective of the caregiver who spends the most time with the child, just as the teacher depends on the consultant’s view to inform decisions they make together about how best to support the child’s early experiences and education. Key questions for the early childhood professional are included to stimulate discussion and effective practice throughout the consultation process, from the initial stage of getting acquainted through the implementation of strategies to meet the individual needs of children.
Index Terms: Children With Special Needs, Collaboration, Early Childhood Intervention, Inclusion, Partnerships, Consultants
Publisher: National Association for the Education of Young Children
Publication Type: Journal Articles
Pages: 4 pages
Language: English
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