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Publication Date: 2020
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Supporting Latinx Families in Special Education Decisions
Urtubey, L. Juliana
Educational Leadership, v77 n4 p40-45 Dec 2019-Jan 2020
When an English learner is referred for an evaluation for disability and possible special education services, educators must establish a trusting relationship with that student's family, clarifying the process for them and making the family part of all decision making. Urtubey explains cultural differences we should be aware of in how many Latinx families, particularly, perceive their role in their child's education and how they define disability. Drawing on her experiences as both a special education teacher and member of a Latinx family, she suggests specific ways educators can support Latinx families through the special education referral process.
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Special Education, English Language Learners, Disability Identification, Parent Participation, Cultural Differences, Family Role, Teacher Role, Referral, Cultural Awareness, Informed Consent, Information Dissemination, Barriers
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