Promising Practices to Support Family Involvement in Schools

This research-backed guide offers educators concrete strategies for building meaningful family-school partnerships that boost student achievement and school satisfaction. Drawing from expert contributors, it presents an array of evidence-based approaches that benefit students, teachers, administrators, and entire communities through increased family involvement in education. The accessible writing makes complex research immediately applicable for busy education professionals seeking to transform their school culture.

What sets this volume apart is its dual focus on both theoretical foundations and practical implementation, providing educators with the tools to create sustainable family engagement systems rather than one-off events. School administrators and teacher leaders will find particularly valuable the specific frameworks for developing collaborative relationships with families across diverse communities. This comprehensive resource effectively bridges the gap between educational research and classroom practice, making it an essential addition to any educator's professional library focused on family-school collaboration and community engagement.