Full Description
'Home, School & Community Relations,' 10th Edition, helps you build the skills to form strong, culturally responsive partnerships with families and communities. This practical, easy-to-follow text prepares you to support children's success by working with diverse families and communities, overcoming barriers to engagement, fostering effective communication and creating inclusive environments. You'll explore current topics like brain development, mental health, educational policy and strategies for working with families of children with diverse learning needs. Real-world case scenarios, reflective questions and application activities help you apply what you learn and build confidence for your future career in early childhood education.
Contents
Preface. Section I: FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. 1. Introduction to Family-School-Community Partnerships. 2. Today's Families. 3. Family Roles and Expectations. Section II: FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS IN EARLY EDUCATION. 4. Family Engagement in Early Education. 5. Family-School Partnerships: Positive Outcomes and Barriers. 6. Foundations of Successful Family Partnerships. 7. Family Partnerships and School Transitions. Section III: BUILDING MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS. 8. Establishing and Maintaining Communication with Families. 9. Facilitating Meaningful Conferences with Families. 10. Supporting Partnerships in the Classroom. 11. Building Parenting Skills and Confidence. 12. Supporting Equity and Inclusion. 13. Addressing Challenging Attitudes and Behaviors. Section IV: ADVOCATING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. 14. Creating Community Connections to Support Family-School Partnerships. 15. Advocacy and Future Directions. Appendix Home Visits to Families and Children. Glossary. References. Index.
