Parents as Partners in Education: Families and Schools Working TogetherFor courses in Parents in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.A novel idea when this text first appeared, involving parents in schooling is now accepted--even championed--the country over. Nevertheless, this theorectical and comprehensive text still sets the standard for preparing prospective teachers to engage parents of children 0 to 12 in the challenging occupation of educating them. Its unique blend of information and strategies addresses all aspects of the subject, including: past and current research, the challenges of working with minority and culturally-diverse families and families of children with disabilities, in-school and home-based programs, parent conferences, child abuse, advocacy, and the rights-and-responsibilities balance. |
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Brief Contents CHAPTER 1 Family InvolvementEssential for a Childs Development | 1 |
Family Systems | 7 |
Brain Development | 15 |
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