Build positive relationships with parents and work with them to support their children's learning. Carol Davis and Alice Yang offer a wealth of manageable ways, combining the voice of a master teacher with spotlights of a dozen other teachers in action in rural, urban, and suburban schools. Sample letters and forms throughout. Topics include:
- Working with diverse family cultures
- Setting the stage for a positive relationship during the early weeks of school
- Keeping in touch all year long
- Talking with parents about child development
- Involving all parents, including those who can't make it to school
- Helping parents understand classroom practices
- Problem-solving with parents