Collaboration Core Messages Collaboration in Education Developed by Colleen Shea Stump, Ph.D. San Francisco State University and California Department of Education, Special Education Division Core Messages Individuals bring professional competence, cultural competence, communication skills and conflict resolution skills to collaborative efforts.
All individuals bring expertise and talents to collaborative efforts.
View Bibliography Sustainable collaborative efforts involve stakeholders who share a commitment to common goals and who work cooperatively as equal partners. Whether beginning a collaborative effort or striving to maintain one, participants must clearly articulate the goals of their effort and make a commitment to following through with assigned responsibilities. Establishing parity among group members allows for the voicing of questions and differences in opinions, and for articulating alternative strategies. This results in enhanced understanding of what the group is striving to achieve and the steps to be taken to achieve it. View Bibliography Administrative support, time to collaborate, and ongoing professional development opportunities are integral components of successful collaborative efforts.