Description
Book SynopsisAddresses specific populations that are often alienated by schools: fathers, parents of children with disabilities, and families of poverty. It provides a good overview of key research on the topic of family involvement in schools, its impact, and practices for obtaining involvement.
William Ruff, Assistant Professor
Montana State University
An excellent book. Each chapter opens with relevant research and presents suggestions for practical applications. I would buy this book for a task force or professional learning community.
Julie C. Burger, Principal
Frederick Leighton Elementary School, Oswego, NY
Build a school climate that promotes the development of successful school partnerships!
Research has shown that strong principal leadership is critical to developing effective school partnerships that include diverse school, family and community members. This book provides administrators with a
Trade Review
"The book provides a vast overview of the many key aspects of partnerships between schools, families, and communities grounded in data and research that illustrates the positive impact that strong stakeholder partnerships have on student achievement. The examples, vignettes, and stories provide rich material to illuminate the points addressed." -- Belinda Gimbert, Assistant Professor
"An excellent book. Each chapter opens with relevant research and presents suggestions for practical applications. As a principal, I would buy this book for a task force or professional learning community." -- Julie C. Burger, Principal
"There is so much valuable information in this book that any administrator, regardless of experience, can gain huge benefits from reading it and putting into effect many of the suggested activities and programs." -- Marian Hermie, Clinical Associate Professor
"What sets this book apart from other school and community source books is that it addresses specific populations that are often alienated by schools: fathers, parents of children with disabilities, and families of poverty. It provides a good overview of key research on the topic of family involvement in schools, its impact, and practices for obtaining involvement." -- William Ruff, Assistant Professor
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction: Standards for School, Family, and Community Partnerships Part I. Laying the Foundation 1. Policy, Theory, and Research on School, Family, and Community Partnerships Partnerships and Academic Outcomes Partnerships and Nonacademic Outcomes Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions 2. Reculturing Schools for School, Family, and Community Partnerships Schools as Community Institutions Developing a Coordinated Program of School, Family, Community Partnerships Principal Leadership and School Outcomes Obstacles to Effective School, Family, and Community Partnerships Steps Toward Recultured Schools Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions Part II. Responding to Diversity 3. Fathers and School, Family, and Community Partnerships Why Fathers Matter Father Demographics The Role of Fathers Guidelines for Developing Partnership Efforts to Involve Fathers Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions 4. Families of Children With Disabilities and School, Family, and Community Partnerships IDEA and Children With Special Needs District and School Outreach to Families of Children With Disabilities Specific Needs and Experiences of Families of Children With Disabilities Engagement Strategies for the Families of Children With Disabilities Creating Inclusive Environments for Special Needs Populations Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions 5. Linguistically Diverse Families and School, Family, and Community Partnerships Growth in Immigration and Limited English Proficient Students and Families LEP Students and Families LEP Students and NCLB Strategies to Facilitate the Involvement of LEP Families Culturally Intelligent Principal Leadership Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions 6. Families Living in Poverty and School, Family, and Community Partnerships Challenges Faced by Low-Income Families Avoiding a Deficit Perspective A Collaborative Approach Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions Part III. Maximizing Outcomes 7. Evaluating Programs of School, Family, and Community Partnerships Planning an Evaluation Collecting Data Presenting the Findings Why This Matters for Principals Reflection Questions Concluding Thoughts References Index
