Date of Award
2015
Degree Name
School Psychology
College
Graduate School of Education and Professional Development
Type of Degree
Ed.S.
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
R. Lanai Jennings
Second Advisor
Sandra Stroebel
Third Advisor
Teresa Clark
Abstract
The study examined parent-school partnership efforts, as reported and perceived by parents of students with disabilities in a Mid-Atlantic State. Due to the high correlation between parent involvement and academic success, these qualitative comments were deemed vital to ongoing special education improvement in the state. The study utilized the State Education Agency parent survey data which was collected in accordance with the State Performance Plan / Annual Performance Report requirements under Section 616 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004. Survey responses from parents of students with disabilities were aggregated and analyzed for local education agencies. These comments were categorized by topic area, parents’ viewpoints, and themes to reveal the successes, obstacles, and experiences as perceived by parents of children with disabilities. Results indicate that parents express frequent concern regarding eligibility and evaluation, IEP Services, and Compliance with IEP, while they had frequent positive comments regarding adequate and qualified staff.
Subject(s)
Students with disabilities -- United States.
Students with disabilities -- Education.
Education -- Parent participation.
Recommended Citation
Chadwick, Jessica, "Parent perceptions of parent-school partnership efforts for students with disabilities" (2015). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 935.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/935
