Hispanic Parents' Perspectives and Participation in Their Children's Special Education Program: Comparisons by Program and Race
- 1 November 1983
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Learning Disability Quarterly
- Vol. 6 (4) , 432-439
- https://doi.org/10.2307/1510530
Abstract
This study investigated the attitudes, satisfaction and participation in their children's special education program of Hispanic parents with handicapped children. Comparisons were made between parents with children in programs for the learning handicapped (LH) and in other program categories. In addition, cross-study racial and program comparisons were conducted. Although no significant differences were found between Hispanic subcategories, several differences between racial groups are reported. Parents of Hispanic LH students did not participate as actively in the IEP and assessment processes as did LH parents in general or white parents. The consequences of cultural variations for the definition of “participation” and their implication for schools are discussed.Keywords
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