CSE Agreements Poster
Special Education Partnership
CSE Team Charter
Our Agreements for a Student-Centered Collaboration
01. Student Name / ID
02. CSE Facilitator / Chair
03. Meeting Date
1. Diverse Perspectives
"Create a positive, respectful environment that values all diverse perspectives."
- Active listening to parents, teachers, and specialists alike.
- Acknowledge differences in viewpoint as key team strengths.
Tip for the team:
Ensure every member shares their observations before finalizing goals.
2. Student-Centered Focus
"Keep the student's best interests and success at the center of all discussions."
- Every goal and accommodation must serve the student first.
- Celebrate the student’s specific talents, strengths, and progress.
Tip for the team:
Ask: "How does this directly support the student's daily classroom success?"
3. Solution-Focused Minds
"Communicate in a thoughtful, respectful, concise manner with a solution-focused mindset."
- Address challenges directly with constructive solutions.
- Value time by keeping statements concise and relevant.
Tip for the team:
Reframe issues: Instead of just listing hurdles, propose a potential step forward.
4. CSE-Facilitated Partnership
"The meeting should be a collaborative discussion facilitated by the CSE chair."
- Let the Chair guide the agenda to keep timelines on track.
- Everyone contributes directly to decisions & action steps.
Tip for the team:
The chair ensures balanced participation and guides the team to consensus.
The CSE Collaborative Alliance
"By signing below, we agree to uphold these four core agreements during our Committee on Special Education deliberations. We commit to a student-centered focus, active partnership, and a solution-oriented dialogue."
CSE Chair
Parent / Guardian
Special Ed Teacher
Gen Ed Teacher
Specialist
