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Facilitating the Meaningful Participation of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families in the IFSP and IEP Process

Chun Zhang

Fordham University, Room 1102, Division of Curriculum & Teaching, 113 West 60th St., New York, NY 10023

Tess Bennett

Eastern Illinois University

This article briefly reviews literature regarding the involvement and participation of culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families in the special education process. Barriers to family participation and strategies for facilitating family participation are summarized. Furthermore, we highlight important issues regarding raising the awareness of professionals when they develop Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or Individualized Education Programs (IEPS) with families from CLD backgrounds. We discuss implications for families, professionals, and programs to highlight the importance of developing collaborative and effective IFSPs and IEPs with all families.

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Vol. 18, No. 1, 51-59 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/108835760301800107
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