Family Engagement IRIS

Which of the following can help teachers build positive relationships with the families of children who have disabilities?

acknowledging the child's strengths

When parents speak out in the best interest of their child, they are acting as a(n)

advocate

When communicating with families, educators should do which of the following?

be understanding about families' reactions to information presented about their child

School professionals can help the families of children with disabilities by

being sensitive and making themselves aware of how grief might play a part in the family's experiences.

Which of the following statements about families of children with disabilities and emotional states (i.e., grief, denial, guilt, anger, depression, anxiety, fear) is accurate?

Families may repeat an emotional state when their child experiences—or should be experiencing—key milestones or transitions.

To respect parents as ultimate-decision makers, educators need to

recognize parents as advocates for their child.

Which of the following statements about parents' role in distance learning is best supported by the module?

They may have valuable insight into factors that might impact their child's academic progress.

According to the module, which of the following contributes to financial struggles for families of children with disabilities?

They may lose income because a parent finds it necessary to work fewer hours per week to care for the child.

Which of these statements about the families of children with disabilities is best supported by the information in the module?

They will demonstrate their involvement in a wide variety of ways.

Based on the information you learned in the module, which of the following statements best describes the interdependence of families?

What happens to one member of the family can affect the dynamics of the whole family.

When teachers acknowledge family strengths (e.g., their knowledge about the child's disability, their experience using strategies that are successful with the child at home) they can

create the basis for a more meaningful partnership between schools and families.

When educators speak with family members about a child with a disability, they have a tendency to do which of the following?

focus on weaknesses, deficits, or challenges

A welcoming school environment includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

focusing exclusively on engaging families of students that are achieving academically

According to the module, in order to actively engage families, educators generally must do which of the following?

get to know families, build positive relationships, and meaningfully involve families

In addition to the feelings typically associated with parenting, the families of children with disabilities often contend with which of the following?

grief that can result from the loss of hopes and dreams for their child

Many families find that their child with a disability has affected their lives in a number of positive ways, such as

making them more patient, understanding, and tolerant.

A local middle school offers GED classes in the evenings for its students' parents. Which type of parental involvement is this?

parenting

Ms. Thomas is juggling the demands of working from home while supervising her three children's at-home learning and caring for her elderly mother. As a teacher, you could offer Ms. Thomas all of the following supports EXCEPT:

provide packets of educational materials for each of her three children

Where appropriate, Valle Grande Elementary School includes parents on its school committees, such as the curriculum committee. Which type of parental involvement is this?

school decision-making

Complete this statement: Because of the additional demands on parents who are raising a child with a disability,

siblings are often required to take on additional roles to help care for the child with a disability.

Among the challenges faced by families who have a child with a disability is that of adapting to new roles (e.g., insurance expert) and

the additional time that goes along with them.

All of the following were discussed in the module as accessibility challenges that the families of children with physical disabilities or multiple disabilities face EXCEPT:

the costs associated with adding accessibility features (e.g., ramps, curb cuts) to neighborhood locations such as parks and playgrounds

Whereas parents from some cultures will wish to take on the role of active partners with the school, parents from other cultures might tend to view teachers or schools as experts and assume a more deferential posture. The best source of information about the family's desires is/are

the family members themselves

Access to health insurance is a significant stressor for many families of children with disabilities. One reason for this is because

they may have difficulty obtaining insurance or face high premiums due to the number of healthcare services required by the child

Select the most accurate option below to complete this statement: The additional roles adopted by families of children with disabilities

vary, depending on the needs of the child.