| Description |
xviii, 315 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Why Parent Involvement? -- Ch. 2. Parents and Teachers as Partners: Issues and Challenges -- Ch. 3. Working with Families from Diverse Cultures -- Ch. 4. Working with Parents of Children with Special Needs -- Ch. 5. Written Correspondence -- Ch. 6. Verbal Communications -- Ch. 7. Home Visits -- Ch. 8. Parent Group Meetings -- Ch. 9. Parent-Teacher Conferences -- Ch. 10. Parent and Community Volunteers -- Ch. 11. Parents as Decision Makers: Empowerment in Process -- Ch. 12. Utilizing Community Networks and Collaborations: Linking Education and Human Services for Family Support |
| Summary |
As a child's first caregiver and teacher, a parent has both the right and the responsibility to be involved in the child's formal education. Early childhood programs need to begin to involve parents in the education of their children. It has never been possible to help children grow and develop without the mutual respect and cooperation between home and school. Today, this cooperation is more important than ever in children's achievement. Comprehensive yet practical, this textbook offers many strategies for working with families from diverse backgrounds or those who have children with special needs; communicating via written and oral means; organizing parent group meetings, conferences, and home visits; and utilizing support systems, including volunteers and community networks |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Home and school -- United States.
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Parent-teacher relationships -- United States.
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| Author |
Andre, Lynda C.
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Hawley, Mary K., 1957-
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| LC no. |
95075403 |
| ISBN |
0155004832 |
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