Several different types of parent involvement with schools have been identified in the special
education and general education literature, including (a) advocacy,(b) collaborative …

Although the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) mandates
parent participation in their children's education programs, the implementation of IDEA …

Family-professional partnership is an essential component of the special education process
for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). However, many families …

Parent advocacy has led to improved educational access and outcomes for students with
disabilities. Extant research indicates that parents are more likely to participate in individual …

The transition to kindergarten can be a memorable, yet stressful time for children and
families. For children with disabilities and their caregivers, the transition to kindergarten can …

Parent involvement in the development of an individualized education program (IEP) is a
foundational tenet of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Unfortunately …

When children with disabilities receive appropriate services, they experience long-term
developmental benefits. Yet, military families of children with disabilities in the United States …

Comprising two parts, Ed Zigler's developmental approach has greatly influenced how one
conceptualizes children with intellectual disabilities (ID). In part one, Zigler championed a …

Refugees have been resettling in the United States for decades, but there has been little
attention in the special education literature to this population. The existing literature notes …

Teacher-parent relationships and active family engagement are essential components to
positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Latinx students are an increasingly growing …