Product Overview
In this book, the authors enter the lives and tell the stories of families they consider forces for the disability cause, and exemplars of all that is good, decent, generous, steadfast, and optimistic. Here readers see how lasting partnerships can be formed between members of families and professionals in special and general education. The authors, widely recognized authorities in the field of family and professional collaboration, present strong depictions of family systems theory, the history and current status of policy, and the principles of partnership and their application by teachers and other professionals. Included is invaluable practical advice for educators-and true ways to apply these principles on the job. Designed to ensure a positive teaching and learning experience, this book presents: A strong depiction of family systems theory. A concise look at the history and current status of policy. The principles of partnership and how to apply them on the job.
