Lukacs, Karrin.

Voices from Around the IEP Table : Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (145 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 The Principal's Voice -- 2 The General Education Teacher's Voice -- 3 The Special Education Teacher's Voice -- 4 The ESOL Teacher's Voice -- 5 The Advocate's Voice -- 6 The Disability Rights Attorney's Voice -- 7 The Parent's Voice -- 8 The Translator's Voice -- 9 The School Psychologist's Voice -- 10 The Specialist's Voice -- 11 The Transition Services Specialist's Voice -- 12 The Guidance Counselor's Voice -- Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- About the Authors.

This book explores the perspectives of IEP meeting participants who work with students who are CLD. Interviews with teachers; a disability rights attorney; a transition services specialist; a guidance counselor, and others examine the crucial areas of cross-cultural interactions. Their experiences yield practical suggestions for improvement.

9781475841473


Individualized education programs.
Children with disabilities--Education.
Intercultural communication in education.


Electronic books.

LC4019.L36 2018

371.39/4