The School-Home Connection

Forging Positive Relationships with Parents

Rosemary A. Olender, Jacquelyn Elias, Rosemary D. Mastroleo

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN:
  9781629145617
• eBook ISBN:
  9781632201164
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education Teaching Methods

Research has consistently shown that student success is directly related to the strength of the relationships between parents and schools. In The School-Home Connection, the authors draw on original research and their professional experiences to identify the common sources of both negative and positive school-home relationships. The book presents a comprehensive approach to building closer connections and includes: Tools to help educators develop a deeper understanding of the communities they serve
Strategies for improving interpersonal skills and communication skills
A chapter on the importance of documenting and celebrating school events
Guidelines for creating three distinct levels of parental participation in schoolsWith suggestions for cultivating a community network of support services and a summary of lessons for forging constructive relationships, The School-Home Connection is an essential tool for educators looking to strengthen the learning community and increase student achievement.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Dedication
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• 1. Committing to the Relationship
• 2. Recognizing Different Personalities
• 3. Identifying Potential Red Flags
• 4. Honing Solid Communication Skills
• 5. Adopting Key Rules
• 6. Using Flexibility to Enhance Relationships
• 7. Documenting and Celebrating School Events
• 8. Connecting Home and School
• 9. Cultivating Resources
• 10. Summarizing Global Lessons Learned
• Resource A: Discover Your Personality
• Resource B: The Animal Test
• Resource C: Personality Types
• References and Recommended Readings
• Index