Learn how to work with and relate to the family of each child in an early childhood education program. Includes ideas about transforming the way schools and programs relate to families - each one according to their unique assets and needs with the goal of enriching and enlivening the school community and ensuring better outcomes for each child and the entire program. It will emphasize strategies for getting to know each family the way you get to know an individual person, and learn about their interests, their strengths, their style of interacting and their needs/challenges to encourage programs to move away from one-size-fits-all approaches to family engagement.
The text looks at family engagement issues across the full continuum, from the early years through pre-adolescence.
NEW TO THIS EDITION The text addresses bold and exciting new directions in the field of family engagement in education, including the explosive growth of digital media and learning, the investment in student performance data systems, the ...
"Teachers and Families Working Together" is a concise resource that provides future teachers with exactly what they need to know when working with the families of young children. Chapters...
Johnson. BRRRIINNGG! The bell rings, signaling the end of third period. Dee gathers her belongings and heads downstairs to the main office to meet with the school psychologist about setting up an evaluation for Dionte.
The work of Joyce L. Epstein has advanced theories, research, policies, and practices of family and community involvement in elementary, middle, and high schools, districts, and states nationwide.
Coleman, J. S., E. Q. Campbell, C. J. Hobson, J. McPartland, A. M. Mood, F. D. Weinfeld, & R. Comer, J. P. 2005. ... L. No. 114–95 § 114 Stat. 1177. Family Engagement in Education Act of 2013 (S. 1291/H.R. 2662).
Through the presentation of detailed case studies, this book illustrates and integrates the foundations, key concepts, and developmentally appropriate practices of early childhood education, while fostering professional development. Written to...
The book features: a stark look at the changing community demographics and what that means for teachers and adminsitrators; strategies for communicating with parents; examples of how to bring parents together for meaningful activities; the ...
Empowering Family-Teacher Partnerships: Building Connections Within Diverse Communities prepares students to work collaboratively with families and community professionals in support of children's early education and development.
This Redleaf Quick Guide provides clear information of what to do as well as what not to do when encouraging family engagement in early care and education programs.