TY - BOOK AU - Berger,Eugenia Hepworth AU - Riojas-Cortez,Mari TI - Parents as partners in education: families and schools working together SN - 9781292042008 AV - LC225.3 .B47 2012 U1 - 371.192 23 PY - 2014///] CY - Harlow, Essex PB - Pearson KW - Home and school KW - United States KW - Education KW - Parent participation N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; 1; Family-essential for a child's development --; 2; Diversity of families --; 3; Working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups --; 4; Parent involvement: a historical overview --; 5; Effective home-school-community relationships --; 6; Effective teacher-family communication: types, barriers, conferences, and programs --; 7; Collaborative leadership-working with parents --; 8; School-based programs --; 9; Home-based programs --; 10; Supporting families of children with special needs --; 11; The abused child --; 12; Assisting parents with child advocacy N2 - "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 ER -