The 5-C Model of Communication—Conversation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, and Consensus—presented in helps to forge trusted alliances between school districts and families. draws upon the authors’ 60-plus years of combined experience by using: As stakeholders, wouldn’t you like to have successful meetings where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and understood? After reading , families, educational professionals, college students, and special education organizations will be able to implement effective models of communication and build positive partnerships.