Working with parents in the special education process can go several different ways. The parent can be supportive of the teacher, they can be indifferent to the journey or they can be a thorn in the teacher’s side. So how do we help build the rapport necessary to make the parent a true supporter of the process? 

 

In this week’s episode I am chatting with Elaine Krift. She is a parent of a child with autism and is BCBA certified. I had the pleasure of having Elaine’s son in my class a few years ago and having her support made a world of difference. She is sharing with us what this journey looks like as a parent. She also adds a few pointers on working with related staff through the IEP.

In this episode you will learn:

• The benefits of making the parents a part of your team.
• How to offer help for the parents, not just the student.
• How to give the parents necessary praise.
• About helping parents advocate for their children in the right way.

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