Does the definition of “parent involvement” differ for black parents?
And, if so, how?: WILEY: In the respect that black children are over represented in the areas of special education, expulsion and disciplinary practices that remove the child from the classroom and suspensions: what that signifies is that black parents must be vigilant, communicative, direct and proactive in their approach in partnership with their child’s educational process. The perception that I can send my children to school and their academic needs will be met is a falsehood. We must engage, partner and challenge the educational system that over represents our youth in a process that has a direct link to juvenile and adult incarceration. The Urban League has classified special education as “Pipeline to Prison.” We must look at the system and determine where the weaknesses are that continue to impact our youth negatively. We must see this as an urgent matter and by all means necessary stop this trend. Black Parents do not have an option of involvement versus no involvement, or even
