VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 4
"Nationwide recognition of the intervener's unique role and training needs."
"Having an opportunity for this kind of support in the home and for community
events would be wonderful."
Summary: It is a daily struggle for parents to get their educational team to
understand the unique needs of their children. Parents believe interveners should
be recognized as an integral member of their child's IEP team and feel interveners
should be available beyond the school day.
The following are the survey questions asked, the parent responses, and the
author's summary.
1. Do you know what an intervener is:
Yes - 95
No - 12
Summary: Almost 89% of all respondents know what an intervener is. Of those
who did not know, the majority are interested in learning more about interveners
and how an intervener can benefit their child.
