In conjunction with Recognition and Response, collaborative problem-solving will require that parents, educators, specialists, and administrators work together to determine appropriate resources and supports as well as specific information-sharing practices that facilitate parental engagement.

It is important to communicate assessment information with parents in a timely, sensitive manner and to support parents in making contributions to the assessment process and to the interpretation of the results.

A particular emphasis should be placed on the specific needs of culturally and linguistically diverse and low-income families to ensure their full participation and engagement in Recognition and Response.

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