Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The author provides specific guidelines that can pave the way to comprehensive home-school partnerships.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-82) and index.
Table of Contents
Why deal with parents? Why bother? Parents as developing people. Creating a vision for parent participation -- Tools and techniques for building bridges. Planning the bridge : what is the goal? Clearing and leveling the ground : removing barriers. Building the bridge : gaining cooperation. Using and maintaining the bridge : parent contacts, conferences, and consultations -- Troubled kids, anxious parents. Parents' themes of anxiety. Countering anxious themes. Extended family members raising kids -- Inviting parents to become involved. Developing a comprehensive home/school partnership. Promoting student academic success. Promoting student vocational success. Promoting parenting skills and family emotional health. Promoting parent development and family empowerment -- Tips from the trenches : creating successful programs for parents. Know your parents. Consider your community. Plan your program. Be a charismatic leader. Motivate and encourage. Have a great first meeting. Emphasize active learning. Aim for good closure.