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Involving Families in the Professional Preparation of Educators.
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Swick, Kevin J. – Clearing House, 1997
Suggests that the changing nature of education requires that professional preparation programs provide more extensive parent involvement experiences. Discusses four thematic areas: (1) ways that families can contribute; (2) recognition of the expertise that families provide; (3) exploration of strategies that offer families meaningful involvement;…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Parent Participation, Parent School Relationship
Families and Schools Building Multicultural Values Together.
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1996
Recognizes the importance of each classroom being a proactive, multicultural learning center, noting the barriers (such as low self-esteem) in adults and children that often inhibit such an environment. Gives teachers and administrators specific actions and strategies for a systematic approach to family-school collaboration and advocacy for…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education
What Parents Really Want from Family Involvement Programs.
Swick, Kevin J. – Day Care & Early Education, 1995
Emphasizes the critical role of parental input into design and implementation of family involvement programs. Discusses what parents consider meaningful family involvement, which can constitute the foundation for program development. Suggests ways to maintain a parent focus in program decisions. (BAC)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Family Programs
Multicultural Learning through Family Involvement.
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1994
Presents a framework for initiating multicultural learning during early childhood through active family involvement. This framework includes the rationale for multicultural education, opportunities for multicultural learning, sensitive issues, specific educational strategies, and resources. Each aspect of the framework is examined in relation to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education
On Board Early: Building Strong Family-School Relations.
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Swick, Kevin J.; And Others – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1997
Describes On Board Early, a Baltimore program designed to increase family-school experiences that support children's success. Discusses such program features as specialized family involvement staff, a parents-as-teachers program, a family-centered approach to supporting the transition to school, and planning for long-term family involvement.…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship, Parent Participation
Strengthening Parents and Families during the Early Childhood Years.
Swick, Kevin J. – 1993
This book provides early childhood educators with perspectives and tools that will enable them to strengthen parents and families during the child's earliest year of development. The 25 chapters are divided into 6 parts or themes. Part one focuses on understanding families as learners from an ecological and empathetic perspective, with the premise…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Development, Children, Community Programs