For courses in Collaboration, Consultation, or Co-Teaching. A focus on collaboration in a variety of environments that emphasizes constructive ways to use educator differences to serve students with special needs. This all-in-one resource gives educators a broad look at the history of collaboration, ways to structure and implement collaborative teams, important processes and practices that ensure effective co-educator partnerships, and the external support that makes collaborative school consultation successful. Collaborating, Consulting and Working in Teams for Students with Special Needs shows what it means to blend the professional perspectives and personal preferences of co-educators using real-life applications, and numerous examples of school-based situations in vignettes and case studies. Filled with new chapter-opening classroom scenarios and updated activities, the Eighth Edition prepares educators, school personnel, families, and community leaders with a strong knowledge base that celebrates the strengths in personal differences.Collaborating, Consulting, and Working in Teams for Students with Special Needs 8th Edition is written by Ann Knackendoffel; Peggy Dettmer; Linda P. Thurston and published by Pearson. ISBNs for Collaborating, Consulting, and Working in Teams for Students with Special Needs are 9780134447674, 0134447670 and the print ISBNs are 9780134672588, 0134672585. Additional ISBNs include 9780134574363.