Parents and Professionals Partnering for Children With Disabilities: A Dance That Matters

Parents and Professionals Partnering for Children With Disabilities: A Dance That Matters
ISBN-10
1452283427
ISBN-13
9781452283425
Category
Education
Pages
176
Language
English
Published
2012-04-03
Publisher
Corwin Press
Authors
Janice M. Fialka, Arlene K. Feldman, Karen C. Mikus

Description

Cultivate effective partnerships between parents and professionals Written from both the parent’s and the professional’s points of view, this book draws upon the metaphor of dance to highlight the essential partnership between teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents of children with disabilities. Rich with humor and heart, the book offers helpful steps for self reflection, personnel preparation, and parent-professional training. Key features include: Practical insights and evidence-based approaches to forming partnerships Easy-to-read, non-technical language that speaks to both the heart and the mind Sample letters, conversations, and other forms of communication between professionals and parents Effective ways to handle difficult situations

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