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¹Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, 300 Ferguson Bld., UNCG, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402, USA. mklove@uncg.edu

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Balancing certainty and uncertainty in schools requires rational thinking and effective team dialogue. This approach, particularly within the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, can improve student outcomes and team experiences.

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Area of Science:

Educational Psychology
Special Education Administration

Background:

School-based practice involves navigating complex uncertainties.
Effective team processes are crucial for rational thinking in educational settings.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) exemplify collaborative approaches to problem-solving.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the concept of balancing certainty and uncertainty in school-based practice.
To examine the conditions necessary for rational thinking within educational teams.
To provide strategies for utilizing rational team dialogue in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of rational thinking and team dynamics.
Examination of conditions fostering rational thought in schools.
Application of rational dialogue principles to the IEP process.

Main Results:

Rational thinking is enhanced through effective team processes and dialogue.
Confronting uncertainties within a rational framework can lead to improved outcomes.
The IEP process can be optimized through structured, rational team interactions.

Conclusions:

Adherence to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) promotes rational thought.
Improved rational thought in practice leads to better student outcomes.
Enhancing rational thinking in school-based practice benefits all stakeholders.