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Article 1: Parette, H. P., & Petch-Hogan, B. (2000). Approaching families: Facilitating culturally/linguistically diverse family involvement. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 33(2), 4–10. doi:10.1177/004005990003300201

Abstract: This article discusses the benefits, supported literature, and best-practice strategies for engaging families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. A practical set of questioning strategies is provided for enhancing family participation in the decision-making process (p. 6) as well as an overview of family-centered considerations for IEP team members.