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Parents As Partners: An Analysis Of The Barriers To Parental Involvement In Special Education, Sarah Arnini
Parents As Partners: An Analysis Of The Barriers To Parental Involvement In Special Education, Sarah Arnini
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The purpose of the following exploratory study is to examine the interest levels, barriers and motivating factors influencing attendance at informational Parent Group Meetings held for parents of children who are part of the special education preschool program- both the Developmental Learning Program (DLP) and Integrated preschool classroom- in the Cranston Public School System. Existing literature expresses the importance of parent involvement in special education services, some of the barriers to participation, and the importance of periodically evaluating parents’ needs. A Needs Assessment Survey was sent out to approximately 85 families involved in the DLP/Integrated Preschool Program in the Cranston …