The presentation will be informed by research in special education, counseling psychology, and implementation science.  Talking points:

• Critical features of quality relationships and working alliance
• The two-headed dragon: Toxic positivity and occupational cynicism
  • Predictors of occupational burnout (and how that impacts students)
• A menu of considerations to vanquish common disconnectors and create connection links within your special education teams under three themes:
  • Communication (frequency, transparency, gratitude)
  • Collaboration (acknowledge the expertise outside of degrees)
  • Courage (being a change agent is not easy).