The Power of Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships
The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships
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As a coach and college professor, I have looked for years for a resource that supports educators in developing a consistent, non-adversarial approach to the IEP development and implementation.
This must-read book highlights the importance of communication in building a strong partnership between parents and educators with the goal of creating an actionable plan everyone can support.
Peggy and Tamara’s methodologies can help all stakeholders in navigating the intricacies of collaboration, consensus building and agreement on required service delivery.
Lauri Susi
Retired Professor, University of North Carolina: Greensboro
Education Coach
Professional Development Trainer
Navigating Special Education: The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships by Peggy S. Bud & Tamara Lee Jacobson targets parents of special needs children who are new to the process of working with educators in developing appropriate interventions to meet their child's educational needs. It also aims to increase those educators' sensitivities to the importance of collaborative communication when partnering with parents.
The authors' thesis is that good communication skills, outlined in their 5-C Model of Communication, along with listening, perspective-taking and data collection, are required in building positive home-school partnerships. The authors' public school careers in speech/language pathology, teaching, administration and supervision and their experiences as a parent of a special needs child make them well-qualified to tackle the subject matter presented in the book.
The book is written in a positive tone and an organized manner. The book's strength comes from its focus on the role communication plays in either derailing or assisting successful outcomes in the special education process in public school settings. Both parents and educators will likely find, as I did, that the many case vignettes included in the book are instructive and bring clarity to the authors' point of view. I particularly recommend it to parents new to the special education process.
Sherrill Werblood PH.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology Yale Child Study Center
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I found Navigating Special Education to be very thorough in explaining every aspect of the IEP process. The case studies/example stories presented were especially helpful as lead-ins to some chapters and sections.
The book is clearly written by authors who are experts in their field. They are knowledgeable about every step of the process. They give good advice for parents on how to do everything from beginning the IEP procedure to revising it, as well as tactics on how to suggest changes or disagree with a school district’s recommendations.
Marisa Starr
Parent of a child with an IEP
As a parent who has attended years of IEP sessions - I have a tremendous appreciation for Peggy and Tamara's expertise that they share in their book. It is an excellent, comprehensive resource loaded with relatable case studies, step-by-step guidance, examples, and a full glossary.
Their 5C Model is a practical approach to the complicated IEP world. I highly recommend Navigating Special Education: The Power of Building Positive Parent-Educator Partnerships to both parents and administrators.
Mary Abbazia
Managing Director of Impact Planning Group
Parents, teachers, and administrators all start out with the child's best interests at heart when designing an IEP, but all too often they fall short of that goal. Navigating Special Education is a practical guide to front-loading the process by putting relationships and communication first.
The premise is unique because the authors have used their vast experience to gain insight into a winning mindset: clear communication leads to trust. In a trusting partnership, creativity can thrive and children can receive a first-class education directly suited to their individual needs.
Enia Noonan
General and Special Education Teacher
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General and Special Education Teacher
Navigating Special Education is a very useful resource for parents trying to obtain educational support for their children.
Encouraging positive communication and using a data-driven approach, helps promote a win-win situation for parents and educators. This book provides helpful historical context and constructive advice illustrated with real-life examples to handle what can be an overwhelming and tense process.
I wish I had read this book earlier, and have already applied the practical learnings to build a positive partnership and successfully support my son’s educational experience. I am a better parent because of it.
Hilary Kinney
Parent of a special needs child
Author of Project Management for Parents
For parents and educators alike, Navigating Special Education offers concrete examples of how to work together so that the entire team can approach their meetings without unnecessary anxiety and stress leading to the best possible outcomes for the students
I adopted this easy-to-read text for a university course on working with families of exceptional individuals. A great addition to the curriculum, this book provides the framework for families and school professionals to engage as equal partners in the special education process. Concepts presented are relevant and their applications straightforward. Case studies support class discussions and enhance learning.
Kristen R. Massimo, MAEdL
School Principal
Special Education Consultant Flemington, NJ
Dr. Karen Engler
University Professor
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