Chapter 3 by Trish Burr https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3 What ways can you encourage parental involvement, including ways to reach parents of different cultural and/or linguistic backgrounds? What have you used that you would recommend. REMEMBER TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF IN YOUR COMMENT en-us 2022-12-29 17:14:22 UTC 2023-01-07 16:40:49 UTC hello@padlet.com translation is crucial https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436393203 2023-01-07 16:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436393203 language is not the only factor- assessment of skill needs aside from language is key https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436393755 2023-01-07 16:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436393755 getting the parents to understand the reasoning and process of why we are evaluating is key https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436394214 2023-01-07 16:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436394214 what does this cost?- alleviating the idea of services- nothing is free mentality- am i being tricked into owing someone- what am I being sold and why https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436395058 2023-01-07 16:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436395058 https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436395749 I like the idea of using questionnaires, surveys, and interviews to get direct feedback from parents/families about their knowledge of special ed. It would be a great way to gauge their understanding and interest in being involved in the process. For parents with different linguistic background, it would be necessary to have these forms be translated.
Holding workshops and meetings with groups of parents would also be helpful, and it encourages parents/families to be more directly involved with the school.

~Rachel]]> 2023-01-07 16:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436395749 Parent Involvement - K.C. & M.T. https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436396034 - Hold informal meetings with parents and guardians to discuss the IEP and it’s purpose (non-student specific)
- Invite parents into the classroom to view student work (museum walks, presentations, exhibits, etc.)
         - Hold informal learning days where students can show off their unique backgrounds and cultures (ex. Identity Museum)
- Send out communication (flyers, newsletters, etc.) to parents to keep them updated on recent classroom activities
         - Send in multiple languages to reach as many backgrounds of students as possible
- Encourage parents and guardians to attend community programs, school club presentations, or events that align with students IEP goals or interests



]]> 2023-01-07 16:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436396034 As someone who is not currently a special education teacher I can speak to what I would use in the future. https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436397198 I would have open and frequent communication with the parent about their child's progress. I will try to give the parents as many progress report updates that are backed by data. I would encourage parents to work on skills at home with their children, in order for them to see deficits clearly for themselves.
In terms of linguistics, I would ensure that any information would be translated properly. It is important to be sensitive to the culture of the student because many cultures do not have a full understanding of special education or have a very negative view point on the label of special ed. 
-Paul]]> 2023-01-07 16:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436397198 Parent Engagement: https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436397791 * Send a survey to get parent's preferred language for documents, letters etc. sent home. 
* Get an interpreter for language and hearing impaired.
*Incentives
* Use platforms such as class dojo and shoe pics of their child at work, events etc.
* Weekly positive phone calls about their child.
* Monthly newsletter with reminders and information about what their child is learning and resources attached.
- Iveliz]]> 2023-01-07 16:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436397791 try as best you can to develop a relationship with positive intentions with parents- not only reporting negative https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436397809 2023-01-07 16:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436397809 Parent Involvement- CM & ER https://padlet.com/trishburr53/r2izpw34d1w86dw3/wish/2436400926 - provide accommodations if needed (ex. translator)
- have open communication with families: email, notes, phone calls
- open communication can build the bridge between student's home and school life, 
which helps to create a relationship between student's family and teachers 
- use language that families can understand -don't use jargon
- allow space for questions

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