Collective responsibility in special education is the idea that all members of a school community share responsibility for the success of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This webinar will explore the concept of collective responsibility in special education, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among educators and families to support students with diverse needs. Families will gain practical insights into their roles and strategies for active participation in their child’s education.

Presenters:

Eva Kubinski, MS, School Administration Consultant is the program consultant for the areas of: Orthopedic Impairment (OI), Other Health Impairment (OHI), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Eva worked as an educator and trainer for the past 30 years. She provides training and support in the areas of specially designed physical education; assessment and comprehensive evaluations; working with medical professionals; pre-service educator preparation program reviews, cross-categorical licensing, and the unique needs of American Indian students with IEPs.

Dawn Merth-Johnson, M.A., CCC-SLP is an Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with a focus on speech-language and assistive technology. In this role, she provides leadership, consultation and technical assistance for local education agencies, providers and families. Merth-Johnson serves as a member of the Assistive Technology Advisory Council (ATAC) through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Michelle Silverman, OTD, OTR, ATP is an Education Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction with a focus on occupational therapy, physical therapy and assistive technology. She has 30 years of clinical and supervisory experience in schools, pediatric clinics, and at the university level. Michelle led students and programming as the director of the Assistive Technology and Accessible Design Certificate program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principle of collective responsibility and its role in fostering shared responsibility for student access and engagement in their education.

Identify resources and strategies families can use to effectively advocate for collective responsibility in their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).