Abstract
The purpose of this study was to clarify an approach taken by facilitators of case-conferences of children with special needs (CSN). Nursery school and kindergarten teachers (N=8) who had experience as facilitators of case-conferences were interviewed. The verbatim records were analyzed using a modified Grounded Theory Approach. As a result, it was found that facilitators (1) encouraged active discussion among participants in case conferences of CSN and (2) emphasized the importance of case provider’s positive attitude toward their own childcare practice. These facilitators’ actions were observed before, during, and after the case conferences and the daily consideration of the management team on childcare practice was the foundation of effective facilitators.
