TEAM+Stuff!

Honor members' time No sidebar conversations Value different perspectives Recognize signals Cellphones = Vibrate
 * __Group Norms 9/19/11__**


 * __Who are the Learners? What are Their Characteristics? 9/19/11__**

Special Educators
 * Teach Children
 * Strategies Focused
 * Individual Needs of SWDs
 * Lack of Control
 * Fear - Assertiveness; Appearing Aggressive
 * Relationships Important
 * Flexibility
 * Creative/Think outside the box
 * Not Willing to Give Up
 * All Children Can Learn
 * Progress - High Priority vs. Specific Level of Achievement

General Educators
 * Content Focused
 * Outcome Oriented
 * Specialist in Subjects
 * Whole Class vs. Individuals
 * Comfort Level - Average Student
 * Difficulty Individualizing Without Help
 * Overwhelmed by Many Responsibilities

Administrators
 * Goal Oriented
 * Product Driven
 * Priorities - Wide Ranging
 * Limited Time / Resources
 * Pressure to Excell
 * Different / Range of Beliefs
 * Whole School Focus
 * Vary Depending on Background
 * Site Based vs. Individual Control
 * Relationship with EC (Director, Teachers, Students)

Teacher Assistants? Others? Pre-Service? New Teachers? Parents? Central Office Staff?

No negative talk about others No afraid to be wrong Sincere and honest Constructive feedback Dependable Efficient and organized Respects confidentiality Non-judgmental Truthful with well-being in mind Good listener Feel safe Intelligent, knowledgeable, smart Manipulate budget __to the good__
 * __Characteristics of a Trustworthy Person 11/7/11__**