Chapter+3

= Collaborating With Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society =

= Chapter Objectives =

• **Objective 3.1**: Explain the importance of family involvement in the education of exceptional children. • **Objective 3.2**: Identify the unique impact that a child with a disability can have on parents and family. • **Objective 3.3**: Describe the principles of effective communication to maintain family–professional partnerships. • **Objective 3.4:** Identify barriers to parent–teacher partnerships. • **Objective 3.5:** Explain potential barriers of working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. • **Objective 3.6:** Describe ways to foster home–school partnerships.



=Parent/Teacher Communication= Video - Home/School Journals - Activity #6

= **A Parent-Professional Partnership in Positive Behavioral Support** = Positive Behavioral Support - Activity #4