Families, Professionals, and Exceptionality

The best-known authors in the field of family and professional collaboration give readers a practical look at how teachers and families can empower, collaborate, and advocate for children with special needs.

KEY TOPICS: The Family Systems Perspective: Family Characteristics, Interaction, Functions, and Life Cycle; History and Public Policy Related to Partnerships: Historical and Current Roles of Parents and Families; Policies and Family and Professional Partnerships; Strategies and Processes for Partnerships and Desired Outcomes: Seven Principles of Partnerships and Trust; Families as Partners in Communication and Collaboration, Evaluating a Student; Developing Individualized Plans; Meeting Families' Basic Needs; Professionals and Families as Partners for Student Outcomes

MARKET: For special and general educators and related providers with a need to form successful partnerships with families of children with disabilities.