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Praxis II Special Ed

Category - Responsibilities

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Parents usually want to advocate for their child, but don’t always know how. This situation can result in miscommunications and a lack of trust between staff and parents. Which of the following strategies can specialists employ to help parents advocate for their child?
  1. Encourage parents to join support groups and read advocacy literature.
  2. Encourage parents to trust you to make decisions for them.
  3. Limit resources offered to parents. If they know too much, they’ll ask for more services, costing the school district more money.
  4. Talk with parents frequently about your personal opinions on special education.
Explanation
Answer: A-To support parents in their efforts to become strong advocates for their child, encourage them to join support groups and read advocacy literature. Reading Rockets and Wrightslaw are two groups that provide information for parents on becoming advocates.
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