Roger L. Kroth and Denzil Edge
This book combines innovative strategies with daily activities designed to improve communication between the school and families of special needs children. The text addresses the changing family structure and takes the stance that parents and educators should be partners rather that combatants. Listening skills and positive communication are the heart of building positive relationships between family memebers and professionals. This text explains how to handle parent–teacher conferences, progress reports, group meetings, parent training, and planning programs.
This fourth edition takes an in-depth look at fostering the best relationship between teachers and parents. Classroom teachers, as well as special educators, will find this resource extremely useful in communicating with parents and addressing the needs of children with disabilities.
Special Features
- Addresses improved communication between parent and teacher
- Practical resource for teachers and organizations
- Handouts provided on several key topics
- Reflection questions follow each chapter
- Strategies for involving parents
Contents
- The Family in Today's Society
- The Mirror Model
- Family Dynamics
- Perceptions and Diversity of Values
- Listening Skills
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Informational Formats for Parents
- Reporting Progress
- Parent Group Meetings
- Defining the Problem
- Reinforcers and Reinforcement
- The Reinforecement Menu
- Parent Training Groups
- Assistive Technology and Assistive Devices
- What's Ahead
336 pages
2007/paperback/ISBN 978-0-89108-314-6
$56.00
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