“Rule of Three”

This chapter explains the ''Rule of Three'' and ensure that an appreciation can be gained of the valuable roles of the teacher, the parent, and the advocate. Educators and parents can and should utilize advocates to help bridge the gap between home and school. The chapter explains parents are an integral part of student success when it comes to language acquisition, communication, and data sharing. Parents are an integral part of student success across the curriculum. However, the most important part of how parents influence learning is language acquisition. The advocate is crucial to the success of the parent/teacher team in that he/she serves as the mediator between the two parties when an objective decision cannot be made. The chapter sees how utilizing an advocate can help take the pressure off parents while ensuring the school team is following the law and consistently communicating the procedures and safeguards in place to assist the student in the educational process.