Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 14: It Takes a Village Families, Teachers, and Communities

Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Working Together Complementary and reinforcing worlds of children Home School Community Bronfenbrenner’s theory of ecological systems

Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Corporate Involvement Employer-supported child care Advocacy organizations Parental leave and support

Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Legislative Initiatives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) No Child Left Behind Act

Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Linkages within the Community Schorr’s seven attributes of highly effective community programs Collaboration of agencies

Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Teachers and Parents as Advocates Become visible Become informed Tell the story Adapt and replicate Join professional organizations Connect with the community power structure Contact representatives Vote

Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Community as Education Resource Natural resources People resources Material resources