PlaybookLearningDifferences 8.5x11 DIGITAL - Flipbook - Page 6
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PARENTS
We fight for our children.
We care. We are interested."
– Parent Focus Group participant
T
he federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
outlines that parents and guardians must be ensured
“meaningful” opportunities to participate in the education
of their children. This includes the identification, intervention, and
implementation of the educational options.4
A P l ay b oo k o n L ear ni n g Di fferen c es
Parents can be strong allies in their children’s education. They
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have a wealth of information about their children’s experiences,
strengths, needs, and personalities. As you seek to improve the
outcomes of students with learning differences, find ways to bring
parents into the conversation. Listen, learn, and collaborate.
Wondering how to start? Consider the following tips. ■
Learn More
4 Education Of Individuals With Disabilities Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq
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