Embracing Families Key to Maximizing Benefits for Special Ed Students
January 4, 2019
By: Jessica Campisi
Source: Education Dive
Dive Brief:
- For Boston’s Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School, which is focused on serving students with disabilities, building a strong school-parent partnership is key to maximizing the benefits for this student population, Education Week reported.
Dive Insight:
- Maintaining an open line of communication between teachers and parents is important for any student. But it’s even more crucial for special education students, who may require individualized needs and learning plans. Oftentimes, a student’s parents know their child best and have the best grasp of their strengths, challenges and what they need to succeed. But if parents or guardians are alienated from the process, teachers won’t have this valuable knowledge and input, and they likely won’t be able to maximize their effectiveness in the classroom.