TY - JOUR PY - 2004// TI - A model for involving parents of children with learning and behavior problems in the schools JO - Preventing school failure A1 - Darch, Craig A1 - Miao, Yu A1 - Shippen, Peggy SP - 24 EP - 34 VL - 48 IS - 3 N2 - The authors present a practical model for including parents of children with learning and behavior problems in the schools. First, characteristics of families with children with learning and behavior problems are discussed. Next, 4 features of an effective program to involve parents are presented. These features are: (a) proactive design, (b) 180-day plan for the school year, (c) clear goals and expectations, and (d) accommodation of diverse families. Our model for including parents has 4 phases. Phase 1: Preparing for parent involvement, Phase 2: Establishing parent involvement, Phase 3: Maintaining parent involvement, and Phase 4: Helping parents plan for the upcoming school year. Specific strategies for teachers to effectively involve parents in the school are discussed for each phase.

LA - SN - 1045-988X UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.3200/PSFL.48.3.24-34 ID - ref1 ER -