1.In your experience, what are 2 of the most common difficulties encountered during IEP meetings, especially concerning communication with parents/guardians and other team members?

2.What are 2 common challenges you face when collaborating with other professionals (e.g., therapists, counselors) in special education settings?

3.What strategies have you found effective in ensuring productive communication during IEP meetings, especially when there are disagreements or differing opinions among team members?

4.In your opinion, what resources or training would be helpful in enhancing communication skills specifically for collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team?

5.What approaches have you used to bridge cultural or language gaps when communicating with diverse families during consultations/meetings?

6.In your opinion, what role can schools or educational institutions play in providing ongoing support and resources to facilitate effective collaboration and communication with families in special education?

7.Would you be interested in workshops or training sessions specifically focused on improving communication skills during collaboration, meetings and consultations with families?

Yes

No

8.On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel in your current compassionate communication skills? (1 being not confident at all, 5 being very confident)

1

2

3

4

5

None of the above

9.What specific topics or situations related to compassionate communication in special education would you like to learn more about?

10.Which learning methods do you find most effective for improving communication skills?

Workshops/Seminars

Role-playing exercises

Online courses/webinars

One-on-one coaching/mentoring

Group discussions and sharing sessions

Other 

None of the above