Effective Parent-School Partnerships in Inclusive Schools
Inclusive Schools Network (2015, May 1). How do we build effective parent-school partnerships in inclusive schools? Blog post]. Retrieved from https://inclusiveschools.org/how-do-we-build-effective-parent-school-partnerships-in-inclusive-schools/
Respect
both the parent and the school are valued, with both being valued and respected
the needs of the child come first and the child's need are the basis of the interactions
family perspective is valued and provides necessary insight; parents are partners
recognition of limits within 'open door' approach
Relationships
building trust for a quality partnership
understanding the need to belon, the need to trust and the need to believe each individual is valued
nurturing the collaboration that is necessary for the partnership to succeed
Responsibility
shared responsibility for school success
school models inclusive approach and homes re-enforce importance of education
schools and parents share responsibility in staying connected; communication is consistent, meaningful, informing and includes feedback
communication includes goals, curriculum information and homework responsibilities