TABLE OF CONTENTS

Signature Page ………………………………………………………………………………………………. ii
Acknowledgements ……………………………………………………………………………………….. iii
Dedication ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. iv
List of Figures ………………………………………………………………………………………………. vi
List of Tables ………………………………………………………………………………………………. vii
Abstract ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… viii
Chapter 1: Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………….1
Chapter 2: Literature Review …………………………………………………………………………….8
Descriptors of Communication ……………………………………………………………..11
Teacher Practices ………………………………………………………………………………..14
Parent Preferences, Practices, and Perceptions ………………………………………..21
The Role of Technology ………………………………………………………………………28
Chapter 3: Methodology …………………………………………………………………………………31
Chapter 4: Graduate Project …………………………………………………………………………….35
Electronic Tools ………………………………………………………………………………….36
Paper Tools ……………………………………………………………………………………….57
Chapter 5: Conclusion …………………………………………………………………………………….69
References …………………………………………………………………………………………………….73
Appendix A …………………………………………………………………………………………………..77
Appendix B …………………………………………………………………………………………………..82
Appendix C …………………………………………………………………………………………………101
Appendix D …………………………………………………………………………………………………113
Appendix E …………………………………………………………………………………………………121
Appendix F ………………………………………………………………………………………………….131
Appendix G …………………………………………………………………………………………………136