Voices from the Field
In this lesson, you will hear from practitioners and a family member who share their experiences and the “know-how” that comes from solving problems, overcoming barriers, and making decisions in everyday life. We identified practitioners and a parent from different parts of the country who have experience-based knowledge on the topic of teaming and collaboration and invited them to share their views on critical issues related to effective engagement of all team members. Click on one or more of the following to listen.
Click on one or more of the following to listen.
Ruth Gallucci
Ruth Gallucci talks about the importance engaging general early childhood teachers as members of the team for implementing services to young children with disabilities in a classroom setting. Listen >
Judy Swett
Judy Swett shares a parent perspective regarding the critical involvement of family members as active team members. Listen >
Susan Hodges
Susan Hodges talks about strategies for ensuring effective teaming with families whose native language is not English. Listen >
Linda Wilson
Linda Wilson is a program director who talks about community collaborations and local partnerships as being critical to the functioning of her local program, and her strategies for facilitating those relationships. Listen >
Anderson White
Anderson White shares strategies for working with specialists who come into her classroom to support the children with disabilities. Listen >