Description
This is a must-have, research-based guide for all schools serving culturally diverse elementary and middle grade students and their communities. It's filled with fun, practical, highly effective strategies for raising awareness and engaging all families in their children's education — a sure path toward increased student success! Get detailed examples and step-by-step guidelines for implementing successful...
- Multicultural Family Nights
- Workshops for Parents
- Curriculum Connections
Much of the reproducible material is also provided in Spanish - giving educators an even broader reach!
Table of Contents
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Part One: Introduction
Chapter 1: The Imperative: Schools Must Involve All Families
Chapter 2: The Logistics: How to Increase the Involvement of Multicultural Families in YOUR School
Part Two: Multicultural Family Nights
Chapter 3: Exploring the World Through the Arts
Chapter 4: Games People Play
Chapter 5: A School of Many Nations
Part Three: Workshops for Parents
Chapter 6: Gather Ideas at a Forum
Chapter 7: Series of Workshops
Chapter 8: Promote Learning at Home
Part Four: Curriculum Connections
Chapter 9: Family Involvement and Student Achievement
Chapter 10: Engaging Families to Increase Student Learning
Chapter 11: Family Involvement with Students: Reading at Home
Appendix: Forms for Planning Partnership Activities
