Powerful parent partnerships rethinking family engagement for student success / Robert Dillon and Melissa Nixon.
| Author/creator | Dillon, Robert, 1974- |
| Other author | Nixon, Melissa. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2019. |
| Description | x, 110 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- 1. Forgetting About the Past -- 2. Overcoming the Barriers of Partnership -- 3. Trusting Your Learning Community -- 4. Caring About the Right Things -- 5. Holding Your School Accountable -- 6. Asking the Right Questions -- 7. Surrounding Kids with the Help They Need -- 8. Apples to Apples to Oranges-Comparison Done Right -- 9. Having a Plan B -- 10. Dreaming Big -- 11. Sharing the Excellent Part of the School -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | It is essential that we work together to craft powerful parent-teacher partnerships that meet the needs of today's students and schools. In this important new book, authors Robert Dillon and Melissa Nixon explain how schools and families can work together so that the needs of children are always met. Whether you're a parent hoping to work more effectively with your child's teacher, or a principal or teacher looking for ways to understand families' needs, you'll be able to use the strategies in this resource to improve your communication and build deeper connections. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018289837 |
| ISBN | 0815394454 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780815394457 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780815394440 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0815394446 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |