Involving the Parents
Parents are a vital part to any child’s education. As a special educator, I see parents as an essential motivator and advocate for a child with disabilities. Parents are invited to annual meetings because their input is desired and respected. I enjoy working with parents that communicate with me on a constant basis because then we can collaborate on facilitating learning across all environments. Skills and behaviors should be developed across all environments to be successful.
I also welcome challenges from parents! Increased parent involvement gives a teacher a better understanding of the child and environment. In doing this, I believe a child’s educational goals will be reached. I know at times that it can be difficult for parents to have full participation in meetings because of a lack of understanding in special education terminology, law, and school system. I am still learning myself! This is because it is different with every individual student. If a parent is hesitant about learning about these concepts, I will do my best to educate them on their rights as a parent of a child with disabilities. Yes, a parent and educator may disagree, but that is when you decide to work together towards a solution. Most importantly is that the child knows that he/she has people that care about their well-being and want them to be successful.
-Ashley Bansberg
I also welcome challenges from parents! Increased parent involvement gives a teacher a better understanding of the child and environment. In doing this, I believe a child’s educational goals will be reached. I know at times that it can be difficult for parents to have full participation in meetings because of a lack of understanding in special education terminology, law, and school system. I am still learning myself! This is because it is different with every individual student. If a parent is hesitant about learning about these concepts, I will do my best to educate them on their rights as a parent of a child with disabilities. Yes, a parent and educator may disagree, but that is when you decide to work together towards a solution. Most importantly is that the child knows that he/she has people that care about their well-being and want them to be successful.
-Ashley Bansberg