Empowering Family-Teacher Partnerships

Empowering Family-Teacher Partnerships: Building Connections Within Diverse Communities 1st Edition

Empowering Family-Teacher Partnerships: Building Connections Within Diverse Communities by Thomas M. Coleman prepares students to work collaboratively with families and community professionals to support children’s early education and development. Through a student-centered approach, the book delivers substantive information and activities, helping students develop a personal philosophy of family involvement. It encourages students to become part of a community of learners, relying on collective insights and problem-solving skills to address family involvement challenges.
The book is organized into four sections, covering foundational aspects of family involvement, understanding diverse family lives in modern society, planning for family involvement, and promoting the well-being of all children. Students are invited to explore topics such as culturally responsive approaches, effective communication with families, and creating welcoming environments for diverse families.

Table of Contents (Short Version)

1. Contemporary Family Lives and Early Childhood Learning Environments
2. Developing a Guiding Philosophy of Family Involvement
3. Benefits of Family Involvement for Children
4. Benefits of Family Involvement for Families and Teachers
5. Normed Families: Single-Parent Families, Stepfamilies, and Grandparents as Caregivers
6. Emerging and Vulnerable Families: Gay and Lesbian Families, Families Living in Poverty
7. Families of Children With Disabilities
8. Immigrant Families and Families From Nondominant Cultures
9. Adopting a Culturally Responsive Approach
10. Responding to the Challenges of Family Involvement
11. Empowering Families Through Involvement
12. Creating a Welcoming Environment for Families
13. Communicating With Families
14. Organizing Your Family Involvement Program
15. Protecting Children’s Health and Safety

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Product Details:

• ASIN: 141299232X
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; 1st edition (March 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 416 pages
• ISBN-10: 9781412992329
• ISBN-13: 978-1412992329