1. Family Involvement Every shoe fits not every foot. Anonymous

2. Characteristics of Effective Family Involvement l Collaboration Home-School Alliance Balance of Power l Variety & Intensity More, the better l Individuation Meet family’s needs

3. Establishing Family Relationships l Show that you care l Personal contact l Treat parents as individuals l Respect l Show genuine interest l LISTEN l Ask questions

4. Family Relationships l Be honest and direct. l Be courteous to families. l Focus on family strengths. l Share control with families. l Include families often in child’s early education. l LEARN from family members.

5. Types of Family Involvement l Child rearing l Communicating l Volunteering l Learning at home l Representing other families l Examples?????

6. Our Responsibility l Gather information about families. Know them!!! l Keep families informed!!! l Establish two-way communication. Journaling. l Conference with parents often. l Bring them to your classroom.