Parents as Partners in Education‎,‎ Eighth Edition‎,‎ is uniquely the most comprehensive book on the market covering the history of family/school collaboration‎,‎ current issues and population trends affecting American schools and communities‎,‎ diverse family structures‎,‎ and techniques for establishing connections with parents and encouraging involvement with their child‎'‎s learning‎.‎ Based on the notion of funds of knowledge‎,‎ the knowledge that children acquire from their families‎,‎ this best‎-selling textbook helps the reader differentiate between culture and diversity as they relate to culturally and linguistically diverse families‎.‎ This edition‎,‎ with a new co‎-author‎,‎ emphasizes on understanding families‎'‎ funds of knowledge‎,‎ discusses culturally relevant pedagogy to work with families and children‎,‎ particularly those who are English language learners and/or immigrants‎,‎ and provides an expanded section on working with families who have children with autism‎.‎ A special focus on culturally and linguistically diverse children with special needs is a remarkable aspect of the book‎.‎Key additions and changes to this edition include‎:‎ * more practical ideas and tips for teachers on how to work with culturally and linguistically diverse children and their families in a classroom setting‎;‎ * applicable information on how to build parent involvement programs‎;‎ * strategies for working with culturally diverse students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families‎;‎ * emphasis on the value of pre‎-school and pre‎-K programs * methods for working with English Language Learners and their families‎,‎ including a section on second language acquisition‎.‎ Rooted in the premise that once educators understand the value of families for healthy development they can begin to create strong partnerships to assist children in successful experiences in school‎.‎ Parents as Partners in Education‎:‎ Families and Schools Working Together‎,‎ Eighth Edition will be a key component to teachers gaining this knowledge and using it in the classroom for the betterment of all children and their families‎.‎

• Author‎:‎ Eugenia Hepworth Berger‎,‎ Mari R‎.‎ Riojas‎-Cortez
• Puplisher‎:‎ Pearson
• ISBN‎:‎ 9781292042008