Reaching Out: A K-8 Resource for Connecting Families and Schools

Too often, today’s student feels alienated from school, and learning suffers as a result. Developing a relationship with the family can provide the missing link in the educational chain. Reaching Out is an invaluable resource for compassionate educators interested in building strong relationships with their students’ families.

A dynamic team of teachers and teacher educators have combined their first-hand experience and in-depth research in this essential guidebook. By involving the entire family in the educational experience, teachers can bridge the gap separating home and school and help produce happier, healthier, and smarter kids.

Highlights include:

-Building trust with families
-Communicating in positive ways with students’ families
-Implementing family workshops
-Involving families through innovative homework ideas

Based on a five-year study, the information will be particularly helpful for teachers whose classrooms reflect a diverse student population. By incorporating these concepts and techniques, you not only enhance the learning experience you also help your students to be more compassionate and excited about school.

The book, Reaching Out: A K-8 Resource for Connecting Families and Schools [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781632205667 in Paperback by Diane W. Kyle, Ellen McIntyre, Karen B. Miller, Gayle H. Moore may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.