Preschool | EDUCATION

Involving Parents of Students With Special Needs

25 Ready-to-Use Strategies

Jill C. Dardig
  • Grades PreK - 12
  • Pages 192
  • Format 8.5" x 11"
  • Product Code 9781412951203 ( MR #049513 )

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Bridge the communication gap with parents of children with special needs!

Research has shown that establishing strong communication links with parents and promoting family involvement can have positive and tangible effects on a student's success in school.
 
In this teacher-friendly resource, Jill C. Dardig provides 25 ready-to-use techniques for involving parents in the education of their children. Both general and special education teachers in Grades PreK–12 can use these strategies to reach the parents of students with a wide range of learning needs, including cognitive, emotional/behavioral, social, sensory, and physical disabilities, as well as the parents of typically developing students. Involving Parents of Students With Special Needs anticipates the challenges to parent involvement and provides step-by-step directions, sample materials, and tips for
 
  • Using letters, telephone, email, newsletters, and progress reports to communicate with parents
  • Conducting successful parent conferences and in-person meetings
  • Connecting parents with needed resources
  • Helping parents teach their children at home
  • Dealing with home/school conflict situations
  • Preparing a parent involvement action plan
 
This practical guide helps teachers and parents work together to give students with special needs the necessary support to succeed in school.

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  • Copyright 2008