Consider the following strategies for collaborating with the integrated specialist:

• In collaboration with the integrated specialist, clearly define role expectations
• Check-in with the integrated specialist regularly
• Practice informed flexibility, i.e., adapting behaviour and thinking according to different learning environments

Consider the following strategies for facilitating engagement between students and integrated specialist:

• Inviting the embedded specialist to introduce themselves to your students during your class time OR recording a video interview/brief introduction with the specialist to highlight key support areas for your students
• Integrating specialists into assignments and/or giving students bonus points for consulting with a specialist (this must be determined through consultation with the specialist)
• Encouraging students to seek out specific supports (such as through Canvas announcements and messages)
• Reaching out to the specialist as the course progresses to share any feedback you have on their outreach to students
• Offering suggestions for topics that might benefit your students

And, when the course concludes, consider reflecting on the following:

• How did the integrated specialist benefit your students’ learning experiences?
• How did you collaborate with the integrated specialist? What changes would you make for your future courses?

TIPS TO COLLABORATE WITH Integrated SPECIALISTS 

• Clearly communicate role expectations 
• Check-in regularly 
• Practice informed flexibility, i.e., adapting behaviour and thinking according to different learning environments