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The Perceptions Of School Involvement Of Parents Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review, Samantha E. Goldman, Meghan M. Burke
The Perceptions Of School Involvement Of Parents Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review, Samantha E. Goldman, Meghan M. Burke
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Several different types of parent involvement with schools have been identified in the special education and general education literature, including (a) advocacy, (b) collaborative partnership, (c) home-school communication, and (d) school-based participation. However, it is unclear which types of involvement are addressed in the literature and how parents of children with autism spectrum disorders perceive these types of school involvement. In this systematic literature review, we synthesized this body of literature, which consisted of 37 studies published from 2001 to 2017. Authors addressed all four types of parent involvement using a range of measures, most frequently addressing home-school communication. Limitations …
Predictors Of Participant Perceptions Of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Success, Samantha E. Goldman, Carolyn Q. Mason
Predictors Of Participant Perceptions Of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Success, Samantha E. Goldman, Carolyn Q. Mason
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Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) meetings present one option for early, alternative dispute resolution in special education. Although it has been suggested that this process may be useful in resolving disputes and improving relationships, these hypotheses have not been directly addressed. In this study, we used individual participant feedback data collected by a northwestern state over a 2-year period to answer the following research questions: (a) What are the perceived outcomes of FIEP meetings in terms of agreement, reduced future use of procedural safeguards, and improved relationships between school staff and family? and (b) What are the predictors of these …