Collaborative consolation can help provide counseling to the general education teacher by the psychologist suggesting modifications or additional support, such as behavior plans or school notes. Co-teaching is another option to blend the two classes together. Although it can be a challenge for two teachers working together to find the appropriate teaching methods and both agree with each other. In most cases the lead teacher and assistant are present to help work with students with special needs. In addition to co-teaching there are curricula and teaching strategies. An example of this would be to have students work in small groups to solve problems. Another approach to ensuring the successful inclusion of children with special needs is the training of general education teachers. (Zigmod, 2007) Many people claim that this is a job for two teachers, who teach special education classes. That a single teacher will not be able to provide the attention and dedication needed to teach a special needs classroom
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