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- Title
Culture in Inclusive Schools: Parental Perspectives on Trusting Family-Professional Partnerships.
- Authors
Francis, Grace L.; Blue-Banning, Martha; Turnbull, Ann P.; Hill, Cokethea; Haines, Shana J.; Gross, Judith M. S.
- Abstract
This qualitative study improves understanding of parent perspectives about the factors that facilitate family-professional partnerships in schools recognized for inclusive practices. Five themes emerged from 11 focus groups consisting of parents of students with and without disabilities and with varying levels of involvement with the school: (a) school culture of inclusion, (b) positive administrative leadership, (c) attributes of positive partnerships, (d) opportunities for family involvement, and (e) positive outcomes for all students. School culture was an overriding theme, with each of the other themes closely linked to school culture. Implications for strengthening trusting family-professional partnerships as well as directions for future research are discussed.
- Subjects
PARENTING &; society; MENTAL health of students; LEADERSHIP; FAMILY relations; INCLUSIVE education; MANAGEMENT
- Publication
Education & Training in Autism & Developmental Disabilities, 2016, Vol 51, Issue 3, p281
- ISSN
2154-1647
- Publication type
Article