Berger, Eugenia Hepworth,

Parents as partners in education : families and schools working together / Berger, Riojas-Cortez. - Eight edition. Pearson New International edition. - xx, 300 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Family-essential for a child's development -- Diversity of families -- Working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups -- Parent involvement: a historical overview -- Effective home-school-community relationships -- Effective teacher-family communication: types, barriers, conferences, and programs -- Collaborative leadership-working with parents -- School-based programs -- Home-based programs -- Supporting families of children with special needs -- The abused child -- Assisting parents with child advocacy. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

"Rooted in the premise that once educators understand the value of families for healthy development they can begin to create strong partnerships to assist children in successful experiences in school. Parents as Partners in Education: Families and Schools Working Together, Eighth Edition will be a key component to teachers gaining this knowledge and using it in the classroom for the betterment of all children and their families. "--Publisher's website.

9781292042008 1292042001


Home and school--United States
Education--Parent participation--United States

LC225.3 / .B47 2012

371.192