Educational Leadership

Includes bibliographical references.

Building partnerships through classroom-based events -- How home visits transformed my teaching -- Supporting families in a time of fear -- Beginning again marginalized parents -- Unlocking families' potential: a conversation with Karen L. Mapp -- Families are changing - and staying the same -- Building bridges across the autism spectrum -- Engaging parents through better communication systems -- Can parent-teacher groups work for all students? -- Welcome families by focusing on strengths -- Family values: An immigrant teachers' story.

[Article Title : Building partnerships through classroom-based events / Debbie Zacarian and Michael Silverstone, p. 12-19] Abstract : How to design events that make families feel welcome and build on the rich cultural assets they bring to schools.;[Article Title : How home visits transformed my teaching / Louise El Yaafouri-Kreuzer, p. 20-25] Abstract : Visiting families' home can connect teachers to students' histories, needs and strengths.;[Article Title : Supporting families in a time of fear / Eileen Gale Kugler, p. 26-33] Abstract : Tightened immigration policies and uncertainty are creating a "silent crisis" for students from immigrant families. Educators' response matters.;[Article Title : Beginning again marginalized parents / Jamel Adkins-Sharif, p. 34-39] Abstract : To tap parents' knowledge and support, an alternative high school program created new opportunities for communication.;[Article Title : Unlocking families' potential: a conversation with Karen L. Mapp / Naomi Thiers, p. 40-45] Abstract : A noted advocate for meaningful school-family partnerships discusses how to get beyond "random acts of parent involvement".;[Article Title : Families are changing - and staying the same / Philip N. Cohen, p. 46-51] Abstract : A sociologist says educators need to understand complex family structures while celebrating common values.;[Article Title : Building bridges across the autism spectrum / Barbara Boroson, p. 52-57] Abstract : To best serve students with special needs, honor the collective wisdom of both parents and educators.;[Article Title : Engaging parents through better communication systems / Matthew A. Kraft, pp. 58-63] Abstract : New research shows that frequent, personalized outreach to parents works. How can schools support the practice?;[Article Title : Can parent-teacher groups work for all students? / Christine Woyshner and Maia Cucchiara, p. 64-70] Abstract : The 176-year history of parent-teacher organizations is complex- and entirely relevant to today's schools.;[Article Title : Welcome families by focusing on strengths / Justin Minkel, p. 71-75] Abstract : A focus on deficits hurts both students and their families. We need to build families up- especially now.;[Article Title : Family values: An immigrant teachers' story / Abigail Akosua Kayser, p. 76] Abstract : A personal reflection on how schools can better partner with immigrant families.