GOAL 2 PARENT RIGHTS

• NATIONAL SURVEY--Degree to which parents felt knowledgeable with their child’s education

• 101 FAMILIES from 18 STATES

• FINDINGS--Felt knowledgeable about their child’s: - 48% ed. needs 58% legal rights 69%abilities

• 59% available programs/services 50% future potential

• RECOMMENDATIONS: Professionals MUST provide: more information to parents, improve communication, & develop procedures to create parent-professional relationships