Authentically Engaged Families

Publisher's Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Parent Engagement 101 Chapter 2: Understanding Parents Chapter 3: Defining the Goals Chapter 4: Communication Chapter 5: Program Components Chapter 6: Expanding the Tools in Your Toolbox Chapter 7: Putting It All Together References and Further Readings Index

Authentically Engaged Families includes ideas and suggestions given for schools to consider in developing strong parental engagement programs. Day encourages schools to self-examine their beliefs and practices in light of meeting the needs of parents and families -- Rosemarie Young, Retired Principal Authentically Engaged Families is a much-needed illustration of why educators MUST improve family engagement and how educators can put these evidence-based approaches into practice. -- Denise Michelle Voelker, Coordinator of Education and Training Programs Day presents a much-needed description of current expectations of schools and parents, as well as many creative strategies to get the two working collaboratively for student success. Authentically Engaging Families is a wonderful guide for all those interested in engaging parents in the educational process in a variety of essential ways. -- Nina Orellana, MTSS Coordinator