| |
Family-School Partnerships: Information and Approaches for Educators
Educators across the nation have long declared the importance of family involvement in children's education. Considering the large amount of time children spend outside of school, up to 87% of waking hours, it is easy to see how families have a profound impact on children's educational lives. Families dramatically influence the degree to which children are engaged in school and how they identify themselves as learners. A strong family-school partnership will improve both academic and behavioral outcomes for children.
Continue reading...
|
|
A Guide to Developing Collaborative School-Community Business Partnerships
Youth development does not occur in a vacuum, nor can any one entity take on the full responsibility of helping students and youth prepare for and pursue successful employment and careers. This is true for all youth. However, this notion is especially relevant to youth with disabilities who may find themselves interacting multiple systems, entities and professionals at various times during their movement through secondary education and beyond.
Continue reading...
|
|
Ideas for Getting Families Involved - Cultural Considerations
In order for families to be effectively engaged within the context of their unique cultures, professionals must recognize and appreciate the role of ethnic and cultural differences in family-professional partnerships. Teachers must learn about the attitudes and perspectives of the children and families with whom they work in order to assure positive communication and interactions. A growing number of parents do not speak or read English well enough to communicate with teachers and administrators.
Continue reading...
|
|
