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Publication Date: 2012-Nov
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Allied Forces: The Working Alliance for Meaningful Parent-Educator Partnerships in Special Education
Magaldi-Dopman, Danielle; Conway, Timothy
Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship, v1 n2 Nov 2012
Strong parent-educator partnerships in special education yield benefits for parents, teachers and students, however there are often obstacles to the development of these partnerships, and teacher preparation programs and professional development are often deficient in preparing special education teachers for the complexities of this relationship building. In the following, the varied interpretations of parental involvement are explored, followed by a discussion of some of the significant obstacles to strong parent-teacher partnerships in special education classrooms. Authors introduce the working alliance as a solution for framing positive parent-educator relationships. Finally, the three elements of a working alliance are described with an emphasis on the element of the shared bond, and five practical applications are discussed.
Descriptors: Parent Teacher Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Parents, Professional Development, Teacher Education Programs, Parent Participation, Teacher Education
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Language: English
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