Reaching Out

A K-8 Resource for Connecting Families and Schools
Diane W. Kyle - University of Louisville, KY
Ellen McIntyre - North Carolina State University, USA
Karen Buckingham Miller - Roby Elementary
Gayle H. Moore - LaGrange Elementary
Reaching Out
July 2002 | 144 pages | Corwin
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"The timing for Reaching Out could not have been better. Just when educators are beginning to realize that teachers need training in how to work with parents, Kyle, McIntyre, Miller, and Moore bring us a book that is a welcome breath of fresh air."
—Patricia A. Edwards, Professor of Language and Literacy
Michigan State University

"Reaching Out describes a great variety of ways to respectfully and productively engage families in helping their children learn and grow. Throughout the text the reader is reminded that parents are experts about their children and that trusting relationships are built on respectful, two-way communications. The authors also remind us that the goal of family involvement is not parent participation at school events and activities but improved student achievement."
—Steve McCafferty, Principal
Mildred Dean School, Newport, KY

Involve families in the education process and enhance your students' learning experience!

Too often, today's student feels alienated from school, and learning suffers as a result. Developing a relationship with the family can provide the missing link in the educational chain. Reaching Out is an invaluable resource for compassionate educators interested in building strong relationships with their students' families.

A dynamic team of teachers and teacher educators have combined their first-hand experience and in-depth research in this essential guidebook. By involving the entire family in the educational experience, teachers can bridge the gap separating home and school and help produce happier, healthier, and smarter kids.

Highlights include:

  • Building trust with families
  • Communicating in positive ways with students' families
  • Implementing family workshops
  • Involving families through innovative homework ideas

Based on a five-year study, the information will be particularly helpful for teachers whose classrooms reflect a diverse student population. By incorporating these concepts and techniques, you not only enhance the learning experience you also help your students to be more compassionate and excited about school.

Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Preface

  • Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Connecting With Families

1. Connecting With Families

2. Building Trusting Relationships

2. Building Trusting Relationships

3. Strategies for Enhancing Communication

3. Strategies for Enhancing Communication

4. Building Effective Partnerships Through Family Workshops

4. Building Effective Partnerships Through Family Workshops

5. Reaching Out Through Family Visits

5. Reaching Out Through Family Visits

6. Modifying Instructional Practices to Increase Family Involvement

6. Modifying Instructional Practices to Increase Family Involvement

7. Involving Families in Homework

7. Involving Families in Homework

Conclusion

Conclusion

Resource A: Books of Interest to Elementary Students and Their Families

Resource A: Books of Interest to Elementary Students and Their Families

Resource B: Books of Interest to Middle School Students and Their Families

Resource B: Books of Interest to Middle School Students and Their Families

References

References

Index

Index

Description

"The timing for Reaching Out could not have been better. Just when educators are beginning to realize that teachers need training in how to work with parents, Kyle, McIntyre, Miller, and Moore bring us a book that is a welcome breath of fresh air."
—Patricia A. Edwards, Professor of Language and Literacy
Michigan State University

"Reaching Out describes a great variety of ways to respectfully and productively engage families in helping their children learn and grow. Throughout the text the reader is reminded that parents are experts about their children and that trusting relationships are built on respectful, two-way communications. The authors also remind us that the goal of family involvement is not parent participation at school events and activities but improved student achievement."
—Steve McCafferty, Principal
Mildred Dean School, Newport, KY

Involve families in the education process and enhance your students' learning experience!

Too often, today's student feels alienated from school, and learning suffers as a result. Developing a relationship with the family can provide the missing link in the educational chain. Reaching Out is an invaluable resource for compassionate educators interested in building strong relationships with their students' families.

A dynamic team of teachers and teacher educators have combined their first-hand experience and in-depth research in this essential guidebook. By involving the entire family in the educational experience, teachers can bridge the gap separating home and school and help produce happier, healthier, and smarter kids.

Highlights include:

  • Building trust with families
  • Communicating in positive ways with students' families
  • Implementing family workshops
  • Involving families through innovative homework ideas

Based on a five-year study, the information will be particularly helpful for teachers whose classrooms reflect a diverse student population. By incorporating these concepts and techniques, you not only enhance the learning experience you also help your students to be more compassionate and excited about school.

Contents

Foreword

Foreword

Preface

  • Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Connecting With Families

1. Connecting With Families

2. Building Trusting Relationships

2. Building Trusting Relationships

3. Strategies for Enhancing Communication

3. Strategies for Enhancing Communication

4. Building Effective Partnerships Through Family Workshops

4. Building Effective Partnerships Through Family Workshops

5. Reaching Out Through Family Visits

5. Reaching Out Through Family Visits

6. Modifying Instructional Practices to Increase Family Involvement

6. Modifying Instructional Practices to Increase Family Involvement

7. Involving Families in Homework

7. Involving Families in Homework

Conclusion

Conclusion

Resource A: Books of Interest to Elementary Students and Their Families

Resource A: Books of Interest to Elementary Students and Their Families

Resource B: Books of Interest to Middle School Students and Their Families

Resource B: Books of Interest to Middle School Students and Their Families

References

References

Index

Index

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Reaching Out

A K-8 Resource for Connecting Families and Schools

Diane W. Kyle , Ellen McIntyre , Karen Buckingham Miller , Gayle H. Moore
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July 2002 | 144 pages | Corwin

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"The timing for Reaching Out could not have been better. Just when educators are beginning to realize that teachers need training in how to work with parents, Kyle, McIntyre, Miller, and Moore bring us a book that is a welcome breath of fresh air."
—Patricia A. Edwards, Professor of Language and Literacy
Michigan State University

"Reaching Out describes a great variety of ways to respectfully and productively engage families in helping their children learn and grow. Throughout the text the reader is reminded that parents are experts about their children and that trusting relationships are built on respectful, two-way communications. The authors also remind us that the goal of family involvement is not parent participation at school events and activities but improved student achievement."
—Steve McCafferty, Principal
Mildred Dean School, Newport, KY

Involve families in the education process and enhance your students' learning experience!

Too often, today's student feels alienated from school, and learning suffers as a result. Developing a relationship with the family can provide the missing link in the educational chain. Reaching Out is an invaluable resource for compassionate educators interested in building strong relationships with their students' families.

A dynamic team of teachers and teacher educators have combined their first-hand experience and in-depth research in this essential guidebook. By involving the entire family in the educational experience, teachers can bridge the gap separating home and school and help produce happier, healthier, and smarter kids.

Highlights include:

  • Building trust with families
  • Communicating in positive ways with students' families
  • Implementing family workshops
  • Involving families through innovative homework ideas

Based on a five-year study, the information will be particularly helpful for teachers whose classrooms reflect a diverse student population. By incorporating these concepts and techniques, you not only enhance the learning experience you also help your students to be more compassionate and excited about school.


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Connecting With Families
  • 2. Building Trusting Relationships
  • 3. Strategies for Enhancing Communication
  • 4. Building Effective Partnerships Through Family Workshops
  • 5. Reaching Out Through Family Visits
  • 6. Modifying Instructional Practices to Increase Family Involvement
  • 7. Involving Families in Homework
  • Conclusion
  • Resource A: Books of Interest to Elementary Students and Their Families
  • Resource B: Books of Interest to Middle School Students and Their Families
  • References
  • Index

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"In today’s era of accountability, it is refreshing to find a book that helps teachers think beyond teaching to the tests to focus instead on children and families and ways to create opportunities for successful learning."
Dorene Ross, Professor, School of Teaching and Learning, University of Florida, Gainesville
"The timing for Reaching Out could not have been better. Just when educators are beginning to realize that teachers need training in how to work with parents, the authors bring us a book that is a welcome breath of fresh air."
Patricia A. Edwards, Professor of Language and Literacy, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University
"Reaching Out describes a great variety of ways to respectfully and productively engage families in helping their children learn and grow. Throughout the text the reader is reminded that parents are experts about their children and that trusting relationships are built on respectful, two-way communications. The authors also remind us that the goal of family involvement is not parent participation at school events and activities but improved student achievement.”
Steve McCafferty, Principal, Mildred Dean School. Newport, KY

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