Quantitative and qualitative research evidence is reviewed and synthesized with regard to the family-centeredness of early intervention, preschool, and elementary and secondary school practices. Early intervention and school practices are not as family-centered as is generally claimed, and one finds less presumption of being family-centered at each level from early intervention to preschool to elementary school to secondary school programs. The need for better research is noted, and research that would advance our understanding of family-centered practices is suggested.
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