Family Engagement Resources
Description:
The importance of parental engagement in school is well documented. Over forty years of research shows that one of the most effective ways to increase student achievement is for parents to be actively involved in the education of their children.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) encourages family and community involvement in schools for all students including students with disabilities. Check out the following links for resources:
- Center for Family Involvement (VCU, Partnership for People with Disabilities)
- Department of Defense: Special Needs Parent Tool Kit – Birth to 18
- Engaging Families of Children with Disabilities (ECLKC)
- Formed Families Forward
- Guidance for Military Families with Students in Special Education
- I'm Determined - Tools & Resources for Families
- National PTA Standards for Successful Family-School Partnerships
- Parent Education Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
- Partnering with Your School (PACER)
- Special Education for Famiiies (VDOE)
- Title I – Parent Involvement
- Virginia Family Special Education Connection
- Virginia PTA