ERIC Number: EJ1408802
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0936-2835
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Family-Professional Partnerships in Low-Resourced Communities: A Systematic Literature Review
Exceptionality, v32 n1 p1-20 2024
High quality family-professional partnerships promote the personal, social, and academic growth of students with disabilities. However, due to systemic barriers, such partnerships can be difficult, especially for families from low-resourced communities. Using the Sunshine Model, the purpose of this systematic literature review was to characterize the literature about family-professional partnerships among families of children with disabilities from low-resourced communities. Altogether, 10 studies were identified. In most studies, participants reported poor family-professional partnerships. Facilitators of strong partnerships included professionals who: attempted to form relationships with families, provided families with training opportunities and resources, cared for students, and encouraged families to ask questions. Barriers to partnerships included: unfamiliarity with the school or special education system, limited familial support, the differing views between families and professionals, unique barriers due to being low-resourced, and cultural and linguistic barriers. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Barriers, Family School Relationship, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation, Individualized Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
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Language: English
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