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School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action » (3rd Edition)

Book cover image of School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action by Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn

Authors: Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn
ISBN-13: 9781412959025, ISBN-10: 1412959020
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: November 2008
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Natalie Rodriguez Jansorn

Kenyatta J. Williams is a data integration/statistical analyst for Prince George's County Public Schools. He works with staff to create data sets by inputting, downloading, organizing, and analyzing data from the Student Information Management System for evaluation and reporting purposes. In his prior work with NNPS at Johns Hopkins University, Williams collected and coordinated data from all schools, districts, states, and organizations and worked with the research staff on many studies. He is coauthor of annual summaries of UPDATE data for schools and districts in NNPS and several research conference presentations. Williams also coordinated NNPS conferences and institutes and provided technical assistance to NNPS members across the country. He earned his MS in information and telecommunication systems for business from Johns Hopkins University.

Book Synopsis

This updated edition for building school-community partnerships to increase learning includes new examples, inventories defining leadership roles, and a workshop PowerPoint presentation on CD-ROM.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction1
1A Comprehensive Framework5
2Using the Framework in Practice: Stories From the Field41
3Taking an Action Team Approach81
4Conducting Workshops127
5Selecting Materials for Presentations and Workshops157
6Strengthening Partnership Programs in Middle and High Schools217
7Developing State and District Leadership for Partnerships263
8Implementing Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS)289
9Planning and Evaluating Your Partnership Program325
10Networking for Best Results on Partnerships365
Index370
Ordering Information (Corwin order form for Handbook)380

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