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## Collaboration and teamwork with families and professionals

Read the excerpt and learn about issues related to the creation of collaborative relationships with families, team members, and other professionals. Topics covered include: the importance of family–professional collaboration, the family-centered approach and family systems theory, team models in early intervention, strategies for effective collaboration, and best practice highlights. [Read More](/content/resource-library/collaboration-and-teamwork-with-families-and-professionals/index.html)
