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Direct linkCaspe, Margaret, Ed.; Hernandez, Reyna, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2023
Family and Community Partnerships: Promising Practices for Teachers and Teacher Educators, offers a fresh new look at the competencies, strategies, and practices that effective educators develop to build strong partnerships with families and communities. Written by leaders in the field, the book is an outgrowth of a cutting-edge initiative led by…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Family Involvement, Community Involvement, School Community Relationship
Peer reviewedNorris, Katherine E. L., Ed.; Collier, Shartriya, Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
This title is an "IGI Global Core Reference for 2019" as it provides essential research on cooperation between parents and school personnel. Containing scholarly work from researchers across the U.S., this publication has been recognized by Scopus for its comprehensive coverage on cultural responsive practices, socioeconomic barriers to…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Partnerships in Education, Multicultural Education, Parent School Relationship
Souto-Manning, Mariana – Teachers College Press, 2013
This unique book features an array of approaches, strategies, and tools for teaching multiculturally in the early years. The teachers and classrooms portrayed here provide young children with rich educational experiences that empower them to understand themselves in relation to others. You will see how amazing teachers engage in culturally…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, Kindergarten
Norland, Deborah; Pruett-Said, Terry – Teacher Ideas Press, 2006
Written by teachers for teachers, "A Kaleidoscope of Models and Strategies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages," is a practical introduction to models and strategies employed in the teaching of English language learners. Each chapter discusses several models and/or strategies by focusing on particular methods and gives…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Second Language Learning, Language Teachers, English Instruction
Jalongo, Mary – National Association for the Education of Young Children, 2004
When adults share picture books with young children, they build their lifelong literacy and enjoyment of reading. In beautiful full color, the new edition of this popular book will help recognize quality in children's literature and illustration and see how to use picture books to best advantage. Following an introduction, this book is organized…
Descriptors: Young Children, Picture Books, Childrens Literature, Emergent Literacy
Jalongo, Mary Renck – 2000
Synthesizing information on language arts gleaned from research on emergent literacy, early childhood education, and special education, this book underscores what is being emphasized in early childhood teacher accreditation programs--responding to the increasingly diverse needs of young language learners in inclusive settings, working with parents…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Childrens Literature, Communication Skills, Diversity (Student)
Syrja, Rachel Carrillo – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2011
This book provides practical strategies and tools for assessing and teaching even the most hard to reach English language learners across the content areas. Syrja offers educators the latest information on working with ELLs (including using formative assessments) and provides a wealth of classroom-tested models and measures. These tools have…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Success
Knapp-Philo, Joanne, Ed.; Rosenkoetter, Sharon E., Ed. – WestEd, 2006
The newborn is amazingly equipped to acquire language and literacy--these early years are the foundation upon which later learning is built. Drawing on current research, the authors of this book examine the elements of beginning language and literacy and look at how families, programs, and communities can encourage beginning language and literacy…
Descriptors: Infants, Toddlers, Emergent Literacy, Language Acquisition
Perkins, Pamela – 1995
This book is intended to transcend the gap between parents and teachers so that they may work together to benefit the youngsters they share. The intent, focus, and direction of the book are all highly connected and recursive. The intent of the book is to diminish the differences between the roles of parent and teacher so that they may become…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Family Literacy, Language Arts
Hannon, Peter – 1995
This book discusses what can be done to extend literacy and raise literacy standards for all sections of the population, the relationship between home learning and school learning, and the role of parents in their children's education, focusing on the situation in England. It is designed to assist teachers who work cooperatively with parents in…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Family Literacy, Family School Relationship
Rasinski, Timothy V., Ed. – 1995
Intended to provide practical amd proven ideas to help children develop as literate persons, this book presents 24 essays on diverse topics to help teachers and parents realize the potential they have for improving children's literacy development. The ideas presented in the book are based on sound research, theory, and actual practice. After an…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Family Environment, Family Literacy
Download full textMcShane, Susan – National Institute for Literacy, 2005
Reading is the most basic of skills. Reading provides access to other skills and knowledge, facilitates life-long learning, and opens doors to opportunity. The National Institute for Literacy is authorized by the U.S. Congress to collect and disseminate information on the components of reading and the findings from scientific research. The…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Family Literacy, Adult Basic Education, Literacy Education
