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Parental Involvement
Working as partners, parents and professionals strive to deliver
excellent educational opportunities for all children in the
HCPSS. National studies affirm that the interest and involvement
of parents in their children's education are the most important
predictors of success for a child.
As a parent of a child with a
special need, you bring historical, medical, educational, and
personal understanding of your child as a whole, unique, and
valuable human being. Persons working with your child for a few
hours a day or even over the course of a few years cannot know
the youngster as you and the family do. That is why the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) stresses the
role of parents in designing and monitoring their child's
educational journey. This role and responsibility combined with
the student's participation in school or training programs
constitute the personal side or individual phase of the special
education process. Special education ultimately is the means by
which families and youngsters endeavor to achieve an independent
and productive future.
Recognizing the unique role of
parents, the HCPSS has passed a policy on parental involvement.
The PTA Council strongly supported this regulation. Our school
board recognizes the necessity of informed and consistent
parental involvement in all aspects of the process.
Working Together
Special Education is defined by
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and outlines the
process of education for those children and youth with a
disabling condition that impacts their ability to learn.
Educational professionals bring expertise and experience to the
process. However, only the parents and the family nurture an
individual with a disability throughout the educational process.
Each component depends upon the other for success in achieving
mutual goals.
Procedural Safeguards and
Parent Rights
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