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Family Involvement. Every shoe fits not every foot. Anonymous. Characteristics of Effective Family Involvement. Collaboration Home-School Alliance Balance of Power Variety & Intensity More, the better Individuation Meet family’s needs. Establishing Family Relationships.
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Family Involvement Every shoe fits not every foot. Anonymous
Characteristics of Effective Family Involvement • Collaboration • Home-School Alliance • Balance of Power • Variety & Intensity • More, the better • Individuation • Meet family’s needs
Establishing Family Relationships • Show that you care • Personal contact • Treat parents as individuals • Respect • Show genuine interest • LISTEN • Ask questions
Family Relationships • Be honest and direct. • Be courteous to families. • Focus on family strengths. • Share control with families. • Include families often in child’s early education. • LEARN from family members.
Types of Family Involvement • Child rearing • Communicating • Volunteering • Learning at home • Representing other families • Examples?????
Our Responsibility • Gather information about families. Know them!!! • Keep families informed!!! • Establish two-way communication. Journaling. • Conference with parents often. • Bring them to your classroom.