Families, Schools, and Communications: Together for Young Children, 5th
Edition, emphasizes the role of families and communities in children's
education, and is geared to meeting national standards in teacher
preparation programs. Content reflects current research and best
practices in education. Divided into two sections, this book helps you
understand contemporary families and provides you with the skills that
you will need to build relationships with families and the community.
You'll find specific ideas and strategies for increasing family
involvement in the community and schools, encouraging learning at home,
working with military families, recognizing family strengths, diversity
in the classroom, and many other topics. New content includes
integration of current standards and a new video feature as well as
expanded material on advocacy, technology, and strategies for dealing
with parents.
