Building Successful Partnerships explains why parents and families involved in their children s education improves student achievement and overall school quality. This research-based book focuses on ways to implement the six standards (see chapters 2-7) of the National PTA s National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. It also discusses important issues to consider when developing parent and family involvement programs, including barriers to involvement and how to reach out to key players when forming a program; the three important activities for establishing an effective program; information on opportunities to connect with other individuals and organizations that support involvement programs; the National PTA position statement; and sample surveys, forms, and worksheets, plus a list of resources.
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A timely and important book that discusses why parents and school partnerships are necessary and how to implement them. -- James P. Comer, Maurice Falk Professor of Child Psychiatry, Child Study Center, Yale University
A virtual road map which can be followed by an inexperienced group. -- Dudley Flood, Retired Associate Superintendent of Education, North Carolina
The most comprehensive guide I have seen on this critical subject. --Harold P. Seamon, Deputy Executive Director, National School Boards Association
A virtual road map which can be followed by an inexperienced group. -- Dudley Flood, Retired Associate Superintendent of Education, North Carolina
The most comprehensive guide I have seen on this critical subject. --Harold P. Seamon, Deputy Executive Director, National School Boards Association
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National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. In 1997 National PTA celebrated its rich history of promoting the education, health, and safety of children and families for 100 years. A not-for-profit organization of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, the National PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children.
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Essential reading for concerned parents and educators.,
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Building Successful Partnerships clearly explains how to facilitate discussion, create an action team and a policy to follow, and then build a systematic plan to encourage parents to get involved. Based on interviews with local PTA leaders, teachers, principals, and experts from across the country, Building Successful Partnerships is an innovative resource for school/parent collaborations based on communication between home and school that is regular, two-way, and meaningful; promoting and supporting parenting skills; parental involvement in assisting student learning, parent volunteers to supplement classroom and school staff resources; parent partnership in school decision making and advocacy; community resources utilized to strengthen schools, families, and student learning. Each section includes quality tips, project ideas, and best practices drawn from successful programs around the country. Building Successful Partnerships is essential reading for concerned parents, teachers, and school administrators.
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This is an excellent, easy to apply resource for parents who want to support their school. School administrators will discover many effective ways of partnering with parents to support student learning and development. I thank the Pennsylvania PTA for bringing this outstanding book to my attention!
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WHEN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS of Clark County, Washington, became concerned about their students' preparedness to enter the work world, they looked outside their schools for help. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Head Start, Excel City, Department of Education, School Community Working Together, African American, Parent Institute Days, Public Agenda, Census Bureau, Educate America Act, New Mexico, Parent Plus, Round Rock New!
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WHEN THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS of Clark County, Washington, became concerned about their students' preparedness to enter the work world, they looked outside their schools for help. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Head Start, Excel City, Department of Education, School Community Working Together, African American, Parent Institute Days, Public Agenda, Census Bureau, Educate America Act, New Mexico, Parent Plus, Round Rock New!
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- The Four Most Baffling Challenges for Teachers and How to Solve Them: Classroom Discipline, Unmotivated Students, Underinvolved or Adversarial Parents, and Tough Working Conditions by Sheryn Waterman on page 81, and page 82
- Instant Send-Home Letters (Grades K-2) by Joan Novelli in Front Matter
- STRATEGIES TO HELP SOLVE OUR SCHOOL DROPOUT PROBLEM by Franklin Schargel on page 57
- Elementary School Counseling: A Commitment to Caring and Community Building by John C. Worzbyt on page 434
- Hands-On Homework Pages (Grades 1-3) by Joan Novelli in Front Matter
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