1. Principles
of Working
with
Families
and
Students
with
Disabilities
Communication is
establishing a friendly
relationship and
listening to family
members by being
honest and clear.
Advocacy is to provide
problems, keep your
conscience
primed, pinpoint and
document problems, and
broaden alliances.
Respect is honoring
cultural and family values,
and positively affirming
student’s strengths and
treat families with dignity.
Commitment is being
accessible and
available, having
sensitivity to the family’s
needs, and going above
and beyond.
Equality is to share
the power with family
members, foster
empowerment, and
provide options .