Do We Really Want Parents Involved?

Special educators struggle with how best to meet the needs of their students, their parents, their schools, their district, and federal mandates.  This case provides a first-hand parents’ perspective as well as perspectives of the many professionals who comprise special education teams. 

Discussion Questions

1. How can parental involvement impact academic achievement for s tudents with disabilities?

2. In what ways can increased parental involvement facilitate a higher level of compliance with DPI and IDEA mandates?

3. What can Mrs. Williams do to move Mrs. Peterson along the continuum of parental involvement?