The Perceptions of Individualized Education Plan Meetings of Parents Who Have Used a Parent Training and Information Center

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dc.contributor.advisorEarley, Penelope M.
dc.contributor.authorBlaiklock, David
dc.creatorBlaiklock, David
dc.date.accessioned2014-09-18T01:53:58Z
dc.date.available2014-09-18T01:53:58Z
dc.date.issued2014-05
dc.description.abstractThis study examined the perceptions of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings of 11 parents of children with disabilities who used a Parent Training and Information center (PTI). The purpose was to examine parental perceptions of the effectiveness of a PTI. The characteristics of all children whose parents contacted the PTI were also examined. Each parent participated in an individual interview and the characteristics data were provided by the PTI. The characteristics data are presented using descriptive statistics and indicated parents of children with Autism (25%) or who suspected their child had a disability (19%) had the highest usage. The interview data were analyzed to identify common themes representing the perceptions of a majority of the participants. The themes prior to interaction with the PTI were (a) lack of understanding, (b) trust, (c) acquiescence, (d) lack of participation, (e) negative emotions, and (f) long-term. Themes related to the PTI were (a) special education rights, (b) special education concepts, (c) IEP meeting strategies, (d) validation, and (e) empowerment. Themes after the PTI were (a) better understanding, (b) treated differently, (c) effective advocacy, (d) active participation, and (e) power. These themes provide insight to how the participants believe the PTI impacted their participation in IEP meetings.
dc.format.extent196 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1920/8865
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsCopyright 2014 David Blaiklock
dc.subjectEducation policy
dc.subjectSpecial education
dc.subjectIEP Meeting
dc.subjectPaarent Participation in IEP Meeting
dc.subjectParental Rights in Special Education
dc.subjectParent Perception of IEP Meeting
dc.subjectPTI
dc.titleThe Perceptions of Individualized Education Plan Meetings of Parents Who Have Used a Parent Training and Information Center
dc.typeDissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineEducation
thesis.degree.grantorGeorge Mason University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral

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