Collaborative Response: Three Foundational Components That Transform How We Respond to the Needs of Learners

by Kurtis Hewson, Lorna Hewson

A school-wide model for addressing individual needs The greatest goal of education is to ensure equity while enhancing learning and academic success for all students. And yet, it is impossible for one teacher to meet the extensive needs of all students in his or her classroom. The traditional schooling model cannot provide for this complexity and leaves educators perplexed. The solution is a collaborative approach where “every child deserves a team” to surround them with supports that recognize their strengths and challenges. Collaborative Response  offers a school-wide model for addressing students’ individual needs. The three fundamental components of the model collaborative structures and processes; data and evidence; and continuum of supports. In this book, readers will With a focus on quality classroom instruction, this book shares examples from schools and districts that have transformed how they respond to the needs of all learners.

256 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2022