Building Parent Capacity in High-Poverty Schools: Actions for Authentic Impact

Author Tiffany C. Anderson
Publisher Corwin Press
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  • Author
    Tiffany C. Anderson
    Publisher
    Corwin Press
    Volume
    Copyright
    2024
    ISBN13
    9781071957547
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    eBook
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    TBD

    Overview

    Discover practical strategies to foster meaningful connections with parents and families. Parental engagement today changes the future of education for the students and parents of tomorrow. In this book, the educational leader known as the woman who makes schools work for the poor shares insightful strategies and personal stories to guide educators in fostering meaningful connections with parents. Leveraging her wealth of experience in education, she underlines the vital role of family engagement and the integration of comprehensive support structures centered around families. Underscoring the importance of nurturing parent capacity and cultivating authentic relationships with parents and community stakeholders, the book enables learning communities where parents are active participants in their child's educational journey. Additional features include definitions of parent capacity, involvement, and engagement; Learned and Lived stories highlighting school districts successfully supporting families and students; In Action sections demonstrating the application of tools and strategies in different contexts; and a discussion of the significance of school funding and resource management. By moving from rhetoric to reality, from jargon to clarity, and from bake sales to budget considerations, this strikingly practical book offers tools, methods, and ideas that school leaders and educators can use to engage parents, build their capacity, and ultimately create a future of hope for generations to come.