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A Study of Factors that Contribute to Conflicts in Special Education between Parents and Schools: A Validation of Lake and Billingsley's Theory

[Abstract] This quantitative research conducted in Southern California validated Lake and Billingsley’s (2000) Grounded Theory regarding factors causing conflicts in special education. This study found that discrepant views of a child or child’s needs, knowledge, service delivery, constraints,...Learn more

A Tale of Two Districts Fostering the Home-School Partnership: Conflict Prevention and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practices in Special Education

Abstract: "Conflict between parents of children with disabilities and school districts has become a national topic of concern. Parents and districts are continuing to rely on due process hearings to resolve conflict. This practice is emotionally and financially exhausting, and leaves no room for...Learn more

An analysis of factors that contribute to parent-school conflict in special education.

Interviews with 22 parents who had participated in a special education appeals process, 16 school officials, and 6 mediators found 8 factors that escalate parent-school conflict: discrepant views of a child or a child's needs, knowledge, service delivery, reciprocal power, constraints, valuation,...Learn more

Educators' Perceptions of Collaborative Planning Processes for Students With Disabilities

As schools emphasize accountability and academic progress for all students, professional collaboration is a critical aspect of planning accommodations and interventions that address the learning needs of diverse learners. To better understand collaborative processes, the authors investigated the...Learn more

Exceptionality and Parent-Professional Conflict: Causes, Prevention, and Resolution

[abstract] "A large number of due process hearings regarding the delivery of special education services to children with disabilities occur nationally and the number is increasing. Differences of opinion between professionals and parents concerning whether or not a child is disabled, the diagnosis...Learn more

Mediation in Nebraska: An innovative past, a spirited present, and a provocative future.

Pre-IDEA amendment, NE enacted a Special Education Option through the NE Office of Dispute Resolution and Dept. of Ed. The mediation centers under this option provide public outreach, conflict resolution skills training, and mediation services for school districts and families involved in sped...Learn more

Parental rights in the twenty-first century: parents as full partners in education.

This Article discusses relevant state and federal protections for parental rights in the education process. Part II discusses the provisions of Chapter 26 of the Texas Education Code, analyzes its principles, and relates some of the practical problems that arise under the Code. Part III discusses...Learn more

Resolving conflicts with parents of handicapped children.

Urban educators often find themselves in conflict with parents of educationally handicapped students over program placement and services. Easily understood strategies for preventing these differences are presented. The dynamics of parent anger are discussed. School personnel are provided with a...Learn more

Special education law and children with reading and other disabilities.

This article offers an overview of special education laws and their impacts on children with reading and other disabilities. It identifies some of the tensions in sorting decisions that place such children in "special" or "regular" classroom settings. It examines the definition of children with...Learn more

Strategies for resolving parent-school conflict.

This article examines the origins of parent-school conflict, identifies common errors that exacerbate difficulties, provides strategies for resolving conflicts and improving relationships, and proposes an alternate course of action if these approaches fail. Empathetic listening, trust building, and...Learn more

When it's not apparent: Some modest advice to parent advocates for students with disabilities.

Article focuses on advice to parents in working with schools to develop and implement IEPs. Author states that resorting to litigation has been increasingly unsuccessful, especially in the 9th Cir. where courts have repeatedly held that parents must exhaust all administrative proceedings and...Learn more

Why Does Collaboration Work? Linking Positive Psychology and Collaboration

This article explores connections between positive psychology, an area of recent attention across disciplines, and the attitudes and behaviors that mark collaborative relationships. Excerpts: "Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build theory provides a compelling explanation for the promise of collaboration...Learn more

Working with families of at-risk and special needs students: A systems change model.

Presents a systems change model for school professionals who work with students who are at-risk or have special needs. Model of communication for use by educators and parents to aid their children. Provides procedures on how to lessen the problems encountered in applying the model such as attitudes...Learn more

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A Study of Factors that Contribute to Conflicts in Special Education between Parents and Schools: A Validation of Lake and Billingsley's Theory

A Tale of Two Districts Fostering the Home-School Partnership: Conflict Prevention and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practices in Special Education

An analysis of factors that contribute to parent-school conflict in special education.

Educators' Perceptions of Collaborative Planning Processes for Students With Disabilities

Exceptionality and Parent-Professional Conflict: Causes, Prevention, and Resolution

Mediation in Nebraska: An innovative past, a spirited present, and a provocative future.

Parental rights in the twenty-first century: parents as full partners in education.

Resolving conflicts with parents of handicapped children.

Special education law and children with reading and other disabilities.

Strategies for resolving parent-school conflict.

When it's not apparent: Some modest advice to parent advocates for students with disabilities.

Why Does Collaboration Work? Linking Positive Psychology and Collaboration

Working with families of at-risk and special needs students: A systems change model.

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