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Book SynopsisThe Politics of Authentic Engagement provides practical approaches for leaders in a variety of roles to address the changing landscape of schooling, build dynamic relationships in support of schools, help parents/families support their children’s achievement, and create a culture of engagement. Strategies described in the chapters support leaders in helping others learn to engage by providing handout, overheads, instructions and other prompts to use in workshop settings.
Trade ReviewEffective school district superintendents understand the necessity to lead change efforts in schools. Kathy Leslie shares her incredible lifetime collection of tools and processes that allow people to bridge racial, economic, and cultural divides on behalf of their children and our nation’s future. This is a must have book for every school superintendent’s library of resources. -- Cheryl Crawley, PhD, CEO, education leadership, Great Falls Montana, superintendents’ coach, anthropologist, and retired (20-year) school district superintendent
If you aspire to effectively engage each family in meaningful work that supports student success, and to develop parent leaders among all your stakeholders including families of color read the Politics of Authentic Engagement. Written by a leader in advanced engagement work Kathy Leslie arms the reader with perspectives, tools, templates and strategies to build a culture of stakeholder engagement and responsibility for the successful performance of all students. -- Joe Krumm APR, past president National School Public Relations Association and public relations director North Clackamas School District, Milwaukie Oregon
Anyone can learn how to better engage their parents, students and communities with this excellent hands-on workbook and its companion book. Kathy Leslie is the nation’s foremost expert in engaging families and communities in schools; we are so fortunate she is sharing her knowledge with all of us. A must-read for anyone involved in education today. -- Patty Farrell, APR; president, Farrell Strategies Inc. former communications and community engagement director for Portland Public Schools and Reynolds School District
Kathy Leslie provides practical “how to” steps in this workbook. I have witnessed firsthand her expertise in helping people learn and work together to tackle complex challenges at our White Water Institute. We are fortunate she has taken the time to share strategies and tools that are key to transformational change in our schools, communities and organizations. -- Marilyn Lane, Ph.D. executive director, White Water Institute and a former school principal, district assistant superintendent and small business owner
Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Discovering the Power of Authentic Engagement Chapter 2 – Creating a Culture of Authentic Engagement Chapter 3 – Collecting and Using Stakeholder Research Chapter 4 – Engaging Families/Stakeholders and Schools Chapter 5 – Facilitating Artfully Chapter 6 – Planning Strategically
