This book combines innovative strategies with daily activities designed to improve communication between the school and the family.

The text, written in easy-to-read language, addresses the changing family structure and modern-day technology. It shows how to handle parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, group meetings, parent training, and planning programs.

Contents

Part One: Understanding the Child and Family

1. The Family in Today's Society
2. The Mirror Model
3. Family Dynamics
4. Perceptions and Diversity of Values

Part Two: Strategies for Involving Parents

5. Listening to Parents
6. The Parent Conference
7. Informational Formats for Parents
8. Procedures for Reporting Progress
9. Parent Group Meetings

Part Three: Resolving Problems with Parents

10. Defining the Problem
11. Reinforcers and Reinforcement
12. The Reinforcement Menu
13. Parent Training Groups

Part Four: Future Trends

14. Information Resources for the Home and School via Technology

338 pages
1997/paperback/ISBN 0-89108-248-4
$45.00