Involving Parents of Students With Special Needs

<p><strong><em>Bridge the communication gap with parents of children with special needs!</em></strong></p><p>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:</p><ul style=list-style-type: disc;> <li>Using letters telephone email newsletters and progress reports to communicate with parents</li> <li>Conducting parent conferences and in-person meetings</li> <li>Connecting parents with resources</li> <li>Helping parents teach their children at home</li> <li>Dealing with home/school conflicts</li> <li>Preparing a parent involvement action plan</li></ul>