This book offers twenty-five strategies through which schools can encourage and support parents' involvement.
The author groups these strategies in chapters 2-7 by communication medium (in-person, telephone, written) while chapter 8 emphasizes home-based activities. The closing two chapters move from challenges and obstacles to the value of planning.
[From publisher's website]
"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."