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Parents and educators: Partners working together in an inclusive setting

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 February 2016

Sebastian (Nello) Raciti
Sebastian (Nello) Raciti*
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Tablelands School Support Centre
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Parents have the right to participate in the educational planning for their child with a disability, however they often need assistance when interacting with professionals to ensure the best programs for their children. Professionals also require guidelines and opportunities to develop appropriate communication skills when interacting with other professionals and parents. This paper investigates the level of participatory decision-making which exists between parents and professionals, and professionals amongst themselves. The present thrust for including children with a disability in mainstream schools is used as the contextual setting for this investigation. Furthermore, the author presents an intervention plan based on the Collaborative Consultation Model to enhance the participatory decision-making skills of parents and professionals at the local school level.

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Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools , Volume 3 , November 1993 , pp. 33 - 49
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1993

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