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The text fully discusses both the benefits of creating productive partnerships and the barriers that teachers must overcome. Abundant examples clarify the book's practical and effective communication strategies.
Author and Early Childhood Consultant Carol Gestwicki draws on the standards for teachers in working with families espoused by the National Association for the Education of Young Children in her newest book Home, School, Community Relations ...
This new edition of a best-seller completely updates its discussion of the skills, techniques, and attitudes early childhood teachers need to work more closely with families.
The text fully discusses both the benefits of creating productive partnerships and the barriers beyond which teachers must work. Practical and effective communication strategies are described, with abundant examples.
This excellent second edition promotes a philosophy of working as partners with parents, and introduces a variety of techniques for establishing positive communication and parent involvement.
This practical, comprehensive text is an indispensable guide for home-school-community collaborations.