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Barriers and Solutions: Direction for Organizations That Serve Native American Parents of Children in Special Education

Abstract:Native American children have higher rates of disability and eligibility for special education than any other racial group. At the same time, Native American families with family members with disabilities have been called one of the most marginalized groups in the United States. Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) offer services to support parental involvement in their children's education. However, the needs of Native American parents are not well documented.To provide guidance to educators and PTIs that serve Native American parents, we describe findings from a clientele needs assessment conducted by the National Indian Parent Information Center. This three-part, mixed-method study gathered and organized (study 1), validated (study 2), and ranked parent-identified barriers to involvement in their children's education. We then proposed solutions to those barriers, in terms of their relevance to PTIs (study 3). The applications to multiple stakeholders are discussed.