Instruction
PART 1: Answer the following questions in a paragraph each (4-5 sentences required for each question)
1. Why is parent participation so critical to the IEP process? Why have legislators mandated parent and family participation?
2.To what extend do cultures influence educational practices, and to what extend do educational practices influence cultures?
3. Identify common barriers to effective communication between parents and educators. Describe at least three "best practice" strategies teachers could use to promote effective and frequent communication with parents of children with disabilities. Describe three additional "best practices" that promote active parental engagement and meaningful partnerships.
PART 2: The literature is replete with documentation that active parent involvement is highly correlated with positive student outcomes. Extensive research has been dedicated to better understanding the underlying issues as to why some parents actively participate in their child’s school activities while others do not, despite the sometimes numerous attempts made by teachers and the school administration to get parents involved. The required article reading presents the findings of a research study that explored parents’ perceptions of the schools’ efforts to get them engaged in their child’s education.
Instructions:
Read and submit your critique of the following journal article:
Rodriguez, R. J., Blatz, E. T. & Elbaum, B. (2014). Parents’ views of schools’ involvement efforts. Exceptional Children, 8(1), 79-95. doi: 10.1177/0014402914532232
Your critique should include a brief summary of the content that highlights the main points expressed in the article. Include in your critique your perspectives and reactions to what the authors said or recommended, making sure you support or justify your viewpoints with examples or references to other articles and resources.
Submission Instructions:
Article critiques must be carefully edited and formatted according to APA (6th ed.). Critiques should range between 2 - 3 typed pages, not including the reference page.