Family Collaboration

Inclusion Lab readers: You're in our thoughts as we navigate this unprecedented new era together. How is everyone holding up these days? These are tough, scary times for everyone, and…

*We originally published this post near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While some things have changed since then, the activities in this post are still great skill-builders for young…

Into almost every IEP meeting, at least a little conflict must come. With so much at stake for the student—and with so many different people trying to reach consensus—it’s easy…

To ensure the best outcomes for the young children you work with, it’s important to engage the real experts on each child: their families. When you make parents active partners…

December is just days away—and though you’ve probably been hearing “Jingle Bells” since the day after Halloween, now’s the time when the holidays really kick into high gear. It’s a…

Person-centered planning, as defined by the PACER Center, is "an ongoing problem-solving process used to help people with disabilities plan for their future." It’s a way to get to know students—their…

Positive and productive communication between school and home can be a big contributing factor to a student’s success. But even with the best of intentions on both sides, conflict sometimes…

To ensure the best outcomes for learners with disabilities this year, your whole school team—including the student and their family—needs to agree on a clear vision for the student’s future…

Early childhood is when most kids’ language skills really start to “blast off.” Through games and activities that encourage lots of talk and active engagement with books, teachers and parents…