The workshop was organized by the school-based speech pathologists. It was a way to bring parents into the school to learn more about their child's educational process, how they learn. The workshop focused on communication and language skills. The day included lectures as well as hands on activities. The activities included using manipulatives to teach parents how to use language skills, such as things that people use everyday at home.
Children naturally absorb knowledge from their personal surroundings.
The other activities stressed the importance of play in a child's development of communication. The workshop was inexpensive since it utilized things already available to the school. Also, the parents were encouraged to voice opinions and ask questions about his or her child's development. The day ended with the parents and teachers filling out evaluations and planning subsequent meetings and activities. They believe parents want to participate in school activities to help their children but are often received in negative ways.