AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Research

A Literature Review gives us an overview of barriers that culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) families are facing in the IFSP and IEP process. It also summarizes the action steps that families and practitioners can take to facilitate the whole special education process. 

A second Literature Review summarizes the strategies for culturally and linguistically diverse families related to transition preparation, implementation and follow-up. Learn about their findings and action steps in Multicultural Perspective on Preschool Transition.

Developing Cross-Cultural Competence is a research-based book designed for professionals, administrators, and paraprofessionals who work with families whose children may have or be at risk of having a disability or chronic illness. It offers cultural understanding and interaction strategies, reinforced by charts and a variety of case studies.

Research