Parents and Teachers Working Together (Strategies for Teachers)

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