Involving Parents of Students With Special Needs: 25 Ready-to-Use Strategies / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9781412951197 Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication date: 04/04/2008 Pages: 192 Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d) Bridge the communication gap with parents of children with special needs!The author provides 25 ready-to-use techniques for involving parents in the education of their children. 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. This teacher-friendly resource provides sample materials and tips for: Using letters, telephone, email, newsletters, and progress reports to communicate with parents Conducting parent conferences and in-person meetings Connecting parents with resources Helping parents teach their children at home Dealing with home/school conflicts Preparing a parent involvement action plan