This document outlines best practices for collaboration between parents and child study teams. It emphasizes that the child should be the main focus of collaborative efforts and that all parties should agree to communicate respectfully. Key decisions that parents and teams make together are also discussed. The document then describes strategies for creating meaningful partnerships, including the roles parents play in supporting their child's education. It presents a "Right Question Strategy" to help parents effectively participate in decisions regarding their child, including a process for formulating questions and a framework for accountable decision making.