Research at
Gallaudet University
2005 - 2006
ICARE Schools: A Research Study of Meaningful Parent Involvement in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) Process
| Status: Ongoing | Begin date: October 1, 2004 | End date: September 30, 2008 |
Description
In the four-year ICARE Schools study, the Education Development Center (EDC) is identifying and documenting middle-grade schools that use innovative approaches to engage all families in the education of students with disabilities, particularly the creation and implementation of students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs). After a systematic nomination, application, and review process, researchers selected three middle-grade schools that had demonstrated successful parent involvement and positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Focusing on families from culturally, linguistically, and socio-economically diverse backgrounds--who often feel isolated--researchers are currently exploring the attitudes and activities of families and educators that foster meaningful parent involvement at these schools. They will disseminate study findings, including information about successful strategies, to a variety of audiences, including schools, families, policymakers, and researchers.
Investigators
- Morocco, Catherine,
Education Development Center (Newton, MA) - Gerner de Garcia, Barbara, Educational Foundations and Research
- Brigham, Nancy,
Education Development Center (Newton, MA) - Mata-Aguilar, Cynthia,
Education Development Center (Newton, MA) - McTigue, Anna,
Education Development Center (Newton, MA)
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