Engagement and Disengagement between Special and General Educators: An Application of Miles and Huberman's Cross-Case Analysis.

This cross-case analysis examined general education elementary-level teacher engagement with and effectiveness of "coaching," or expert consultation by special educators on effective teaching strategies. Factors resulting in high levels of impact on teaching and high levels of engagement were identified, including emphasis on conceptual understandings, focus on the teacher's perceived needs, and recognition of philosophical differences. (DB)