| Description |
xix, 190 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Parents, families, teachers and school appreciating and supporting each other -- Teachers, students, families and homework -- Teachers, students, families and literacy -- Teachers, students, families and mathematics -- Teachers, schools, families and the special education student -- Looking at the roles of non-parental caregivers in the student's life -- Communicating with families and bridging the gap between school and home -- Working with families and especially challenging students -- Working with families from nondominant cultures -- Families, schools, and the social aspects of the classroom -- The role of the school administrator : increasing student achievement through parent involvement |
| Summary |
"Emphasizing that students learn best when families and schools work together to promote student achievement, What Successful Schools Do to Involve Families offers teachers and administrators 55 practical strategies for forming effective partnerships with every type of family group." "From traditional forms of communication - such as open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and fundraising efforts - to hot-button topics such as bullying and discipline, this book helps educators bridge the gap between school and home."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Home and school.
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Education -- Parent participation.
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| Author |
Whitney, Paula Jameson.
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National Association of Secondary School Principals (U.S.)
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| LC no. |
2008028634 |
| ISBN |
9781412956031 cloth |
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141295603X cloth |
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9781412956048 paperback |
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1412956048 paperback |
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