Home, School, and Community Collaboration : Culturally Responsive Family Involvement

by Kathy B. Grant

• ISBN13: 9781412954747
• ISBN10: 1412954746
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-13
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

Using the culturally responsive family support model, this text prepares teachers to work effectively with the diverse families of their studentsFilled with practical suggestions and reflective opportunities , Home, School, and Community Collaboration uses the culturally responsive family support model to prepare readers to work with children from diverse families. This text includes contributions from 24 experts in the field in addressing the issues in family involvement that today's teachers are likely to encounter.Key FeaturesCovers family systems theory, family involvement models, and the family support approach Includes a wide range of practical strategies for use in today's schools, as well as activities that help readers make connections between the course content and their own experiences Features case studies and vignettes that provide opportunities for reflection and help readers apply text information to real-life settingsAccompanied by Outstanding Ancillaries:Instructor Resources on CD offer valuable resources for qualified adopters, such as sample syllabi, teaching tips, PowerPoint presentations, and a comprehensive test bank. Contact Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE from 6 AM-5 PM, PT, to request a copy.                                                                                                                               A  Student study site offers practice tests, flashcards, web resources, and SAGE journal articles on topics covered in the text.

Table of Contents

Understanding Family Involvement: Building a Knowledge Base for Culturally Responsive Family Involvement

Family Involvement and the Beginning Educator

Theories and Models for Family Involvement in Schools

Family Support Strategies and Standards Promoting Collaborative Practices

Parenting Today's Children

Appreciating Families: Today's Diverse Families

Structurally Diverse Families

Culturally Diverse Families

Students of Families in Transition

Families Overcoming Obstacles

Families in Abusive Situations

Supporting Families: Teachers' Roles in Family Involvement

Teacher as Classroom Family Involvement Practitioner

Teacher as Family Communication Facilitator

Working With Families of Children With Special Needs

Teacher as a Family Resource and Advocate

Organizing for Family Involvement: Putting Knowledge and Skills Into Action

Preparing for Family Events

Schoolwide Family Involvement Activities

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

State Agencies for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Family Involvement Program Mandates

Legislation Impacting Families and Children

About the Authors

About the Contributing Authors

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