• Lavoie, R. (2008). The teacher’s role in home/school communications: Everybody wins. Retrieved from http://www.ldonline.org/article/28021/

Educator Rick Lavoie reminds readers that responsive and productive schools engage with their children’s families. Due in large part to the requirements of the IEP, parent engagement has always been a fundamental part of the special educator’s role. Lavoie’s “Dos and Don’ts” list is a useful tool to have on hand when planning parent conferences.