Inclusion is built on the idea that all students are valuable and significant members of their community and should be accepted in general education settings. Inclusion is a term that can define classroom practices, but it is also a valued system where all students have a sense of belonging. Collaboration between teachers can effectively support students with special needs (SSN) in inclusion, offering insight into student needs and providing valuable information for supporting students. Research has identified the effective collaborative constructs of (1) shared planning, (2) frequent communication, (3) shared vision, (4) mutual respect, and (5) joint trust. This chapter will investigate the real-life issue of collaboration needs and define the established collaborative constructs for practice.
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