Shortlisted for the NASEN/TES 2007 Book AwardIncreased partnership between professionals, particularly through the integration of services, indicates a major opportunity for child and parent participation, but one that seems in danger of being side-stepped. Drawing on substantia…
"Liz Todd presents original ideas to both practitioners and academics to open up the complex processes that can frustrate participative practice. The PPC (Practice-People-Context) Model of collaborative inclusive practice helpfully guides people working with children and familie…
The government's commitment to 'joined-up thinking' forms the cornerstone of the 'partnership' approach used in health and education provision today. Todd argues that this over-reliance on 'partnerships' can in fact be counter-productive. She presents a new way of thinking about…
The government's commitment to 'joined-up thinking' forms the cornerstone of the 'partnership' approach used in health and education provision today. Todd argues that this over-reliance on 'partnerships' can in fact be counter-productive. She presents a new way of thinking about…
"Host family math nights at your elementary school--starting today! Family math nights are a great way for teachers to get parents involved their children's education and to promote math learning outside of the classroom. In this practical book, you'll find step-by-step guidelin…
Host family math nights at your elementary school! These events are a great way to get parents engaged in their children's education and to promote math learning outside of the classroom. In this practical book, you'll find step-by-step guidelines and activities to help you brin…
Host family math nights at your elementary school! These events are a great way to get parents engaged in their children's education and to promote math learning outside of the classroom. In this practical book, you'll find step-by-step guidelines and activities to help you brin…
"Host family math nights at your elementary school--starting today! Family math nights are a great way for teachers to get parents involved their children's education and to promote math learning outside of the classroom. In this practical book, you'll find step-by-step guidelin…
"'Family Engagement with Education' is unique because it is the only work written especially for social workers and social work students who work in partnership with educators. The text introduces social workers to the new Dual Capacity-Building Framework and the latest resource…
Family Engagement with Schools is unique because it is the only book written especially for social workers and social work students who work in partnership with educators. The text introduces social workers to the new Dual Capacity-Building Framework and the latest resources. --…
Family Engagement with Schools is unique because it is the only book written especially for social workers and social work students who work in partnership with educators. The text introduces social workers to the new Dual Capacity-Building Framework and the latest resources.
The author, with over 40 years of experience working with students, teachers, and parents as a principal, father, and consultant, offers perspective and guidance on a wide range of challenges faced by parents of school-age children.
1. Understanding is not an excuse -- 2. Identify the problem before you try to solve it -- 3. Supporting your staff -- 4. Be aware of what you don't know -- 5. Dealing from the role of the leader -- 6. The principal must focus on the future -- 7. Always show concern -- 8. The fa…
This new supplement to the bestselling Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition is designed to help you with the specific challenges you face as a school leader when dealing with parents. The main book, Dealing with Difficult Parents, 2nd Edition, shows how your teachers and …
