Building Successful Partnerships: A Guide for Developing Parent and Family Involvement Programs - Softcover

The National PTA

 
9781879639706: Building Successful Partnerships: A Guide for Developing Parent and Family Involvement Programs

Synopsis

Building Successful Partnerships explains why parents and families involved in their children s education improves student achievement and overall school quality. This research-based book focuses on ways to implement the six standards (see chapters 2-7) of the National PTA s National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. It also discusses important issues to consider when developing parent and family involvement programs, including barriers to involvement and how to reach out to key players when forming a program; the three important activities for establishing an effective program; information on opportunities to connect with other individuals and organizations that support involvement programs; the National PTA position statement; and sample surveys, forms, and worksheets, plus a list of resources.

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About the Author

National PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer child advocacy association in the United States working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. In 1997 National PTA celebrated its rich history of promoting the education, health, and safety of children and families for 100 years. A not-for-profit organization of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, the National PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children.

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