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"Understanding the family's perspective, listening to its music, using a friendly planning tool, and encouraging the participation of the student and peers can create a more productive experience as the team members work together toward their common goal-the well-being of the child"

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Parents didn't choose to be at this table.  We need to help them understand that although we are looking at the challenges that their child is facing; it doesn't change the wonderful things that we see in their child.

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Parents didn't choose to be at this table.  We need to help them understand that although we are looking at the challenges that their child is facing; it doesn't change the wonderful things that we see in their child.

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Acknowledge the parents feelings, remind them of all the strengths they have. Offer continued support.

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Acknowledge the parents feelings, remind them of all the strengths they have. Offer continued support.

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"A key aspect of a planning meeting is to ensure that each perspective, especially the family's is discussed in detail. Educators need to take off their earbuds and listen to the family's music."

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Empathy is at the bottom and at the highest needed level. Educators need to focus on understanding parents feelings about their child and the entire process as a first step and as a second step share these feelings of understanding and acceptance with parents.

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Empathy is at the bottom and at the highest needed level. Educators need to focus on understanding parents feelings about their child and the entire process as a first step and as a second step share these feelings of understanding and acceptance with parents.

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Everyone comes to the meeting with their own set of priorities.  

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Everyone comes to the meeting with their own set of priorities.  

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"Listen to the family's music, asking open-ended questions that encourage the family to share what they value and hope for"

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"Listen to the family's music, asking open-ended questions that encourage the family to share what they value and hope for"

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Educators who are strong problem solvers often unintentionally rush to solutions

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Educators who are strong problem solvers often unintentionally rush to solutions

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The desire to "fix it" can... interfere with listening and obtaining a fuller picture

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what educators need to understand is that , although families care deeply about their child, they did not have a choice about being in this partnership

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what educators need to understand is that , although families care deeply about their child, they did not have a choice about being in this partnership

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"Need time and compassion to make sense of life-changing news"

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“You can develop that trust over time through courageous conversations, dependable follow-through, and deep listening”

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"my ability to truly listen was sometimes clouded by my worries or unfamiliarity with the jargon and paperwork"

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"my ability to truly listen was sometimes clouded by my worries or unfamiliarity with the jargon and paperwork"