ERIC Number: EJ1370262
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-308X
EISSN: EISSN-1059-308X
We're All on the Same Page: The Use of Technology Applications to Effectively Communicate with Families of Students with Disabilities
Shamash, Emily R.; Hinman, Jocelyn A.; Grabowski, Jessica L.
School Community Journal, v32 n2 p77-92 2022
Parent and professional communication is at the helm of effective special education practice. This article suggests ways to increase and expand mutually preferred communication methods among families of students with disabilities and educational teams. First, it aims to provide accessible methods for educators to enhance their ability to effectively communicate with families of diverse backgrounds in order to best serve their students with disabilities. Second, it suggests ways to support families in being well-versed in their child's educational program, progress, performance, and well-being at school. Current mobile applications that can be utilized to foster communication among families and education teams, including teachers and related service professionals, are suggested and described. Future directions for the use of mobile applications to foster these mutually valuable relationships and implications for research are discussed.
Descriptors: Special Education, Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork, Students with Disabilities, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation, Computer Mediated Communication, Telecommunications, Handheld Devices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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