“This book makes a great contribution to the field of not only special education, but also general education. Teachers across specialties will find these strategies helpful for facilitating communication with parents and caregivers.”—Erin Jones, Special Education Teacher

Professor Jill C. Dardig provides 25 ready-to-use techniques for involving parents in the education of their children. General and special education teachers in Grades PreK–12 can use these strategies to reach the parents of students with a wide range of learning needs. This teacher-friendly resource provides sample materials and tips for:


Using letters, telephone, email, newsletters, and progress reports to communicate with parents
Conducting parent conferences and in-person meetings
Connecting parents with resources
Helping parents teach their children at home
Dealing with home/school conflicts
Preparing a parent involvement action plan


Bridge the communication gap with parents of children with special needs!