{"product_id":"engaging-hard-to-reach-parents-isbn-9780470682296","title":"Engaging 'Hard to Reach' Parents","description":"\u003cb\u003eEngaging ‘Hard to Reach’ Parents\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThis is a readable yet academically rigorous book that draws together findings from contemporary theory, research and practice. It provides a range of positive and constructive approaches for schools and other organizations which will help them to meet the challenge of engaging effectively with parents, and in so doing improve the quality of education for all children, especially those from disadvantaged communities.\u003c\/i\u003e”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Farrell,\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah Fielden Professor of Special Needs and Educational Psychology, School of Education, University of Manchester \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Clarity and integrity permeate this important book. An excellent variety of real-life examples of school–parent collaboration is discussed, and the balance of policy, theory and practice is outstandingly well-handled. This highly readable book will appeal to both practitioners and education students from the UK and from international contexts.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor Gary Thomas,\u003c\/b\u003e Head of School of Education, University of Birmingham \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers often comment that the parents they most want to speak to have least contact with the school. There are many reasons why families’ participation in schooling may be low – from difficulties with English to pressures of work – but there is consistent evidence that all parents are acutely interested in their children’s education and want to know how to help. Parents are a child’s first and most enduring teachers, and they create home environments where children spend much of their waking lives. Their involvement has an impact throughout children’s school careers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Engaging \u003ci\u003e‘Hard to Reach’ Parents,\u003c\/i\u003e Anthony Feiler emphasizes what schools can do to facilitatethe communication process, rather than adopting a ‘blaming’ or ‘deficit’ view of families. Real-world case studies of initiatives that promote effective cooperation between parents and teachers are presented, allowing readers to learn about successful strategies rooted in practical experience. Feiler highlights the particular benefits of home–school collaboration in circumstances that are challenging, and focuses on tactics that schools can adopt in order to better engage with so-called ‘hard to reach’ parents. By supporting the drive for stronger relationships between schools and the communities they serve, this book makes an important contribution to the development of inclusive education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Author vii\u003cbr\u003e Preface ix\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Types of Engagement, Explanations and Risk Factors 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 International Perspectives 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Successful Projects in the United Kingdom 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Place of Home Visiting 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Caveats and Concerns 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Creating More Approachable Schools and Other Settings 137\u003cbr\u003e References 155\u003cbr\u003e Index 167\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Nevertheless, the book presents a readable and scholarly account of important issues regarding the involvement of \"hard to reach\" parents. In my opinion it will be more appreciated by researchers and academics wanting to study parental involvement in education than it will by teachers wanting to improve what their schools do to optimize this.\" (Educational Review, 31 August 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnthony Feiler\u003c\/b\u003e is a Reader in Education at The Graduate School of Education, University of Bristol, and was previously Head of Psychology at Bath Spa University. After teaching in a London primary school, Anthony spent fourteen years in professional practice as an educational psychologist. His research interests include teacher-parent collaboration, special educational needs and inclusive education, support strategies for disabled children and early literacy intervention.  \"This is a readable yet academically rigorous book that draws together findings from contemporary theory, research and practice. It provides a range of positive and constructive approaches for schools and other organizations which will help them to meet the challenge of engaging effectively with parents, and in so doing improve the quality of education for all children, especially those from disadvantaged communities.\" - \u003cb\u003ePeter Farrell, Sarah Fielden Professor of Special Needs and Educational Psychology, School of Education, University of Manchester\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Clarity and integrity permeate this important book. An excellent variety of real-life examples of school-parent collaboration is discussed, and the balance of policy, theory and practice is outstandingly well-handled. This highly readable book will appeal to both practitioners and education students from the UK and from international contexts.\" - \u003cb\u003eProfessor Gary Thomas, Head of School of Education, University of Birmingham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachers often comment that the parents they most want to speak to have least contact with the school. There are many reasons why families' participation in schooling may be low - from difficulties with English to pressures of work– but there is consistent evidence that all parents are acutely interested in their children’s education and want to know how to help. Parents are a child’s first and most enduring teachers, and they create home environments where children spend much of their waking lives. Their involvement has an impact \u003ci\u003ethroughout\u003c\/i\u003e children’s school careers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEngaging ‘Hard to Reach’ Parents\u003c\/i\u003e, Anthony Feiler emphasizes what schools can do to facilitate the communication process, rather than adopting a ‘blaming’ or ‘deficit’ view of families. Real-world case studies of initiatives that promote effective cooperation between parents and teachers are presented, allowing readers to learn about successful strategies rooted in practical experience. Feiler highlights the particular benefits of home-school collaboration in circumstances that are challenging, and focuses on tactics that schools can adopt in order to better engage with so-called ‘hard to reach’ parents. By supporting the drive for stronger relationships between schools and the communities they serve, this book makes an important contribution to the development of inclusive education.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"This timely book builds a compelling argument for the importance and urgency of creating positive relationships between school and home, especially with families experiencing unique or challenging circumstances. Feiler persuasively proposes moving toward 'more reachable schools', which no doubt can lead to positive outcomes for children and families. In this book, readers will find an excellent road map to better understanding and achieving healthy family-professional partnerships.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eProfessor Elizabeth J. Erwin, Ed.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, Montclair State University College of Education, USA  \u003cp\u003e\"This is a readable yet academically rigorous book that draws together findings from contemporary theory, research and practice. It provides a range of positive and constructive approaches for schools and other organizations which will help them to meet the challenge of engaging effectively with parents, and in so doing improve the quality of education for all children, especially those from disadvantaged communities.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePeter Farrell\u003c\/b\u003e, Sarah Fielden Professor of Special Needs and Educational Psychology, School of Education, University of Manchester\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Clarity and integrity permeate this important book. An excellent variety of real-life examples of school-parent collaboration is discussed, and the balance of policy, theory and practice is outstandingly well-handled. This highly readable book will appeal to both practitioners and education students from the UK and from international contexts.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eProfessor Gary Thomas,\u003c\/b\u003e Head of School of Education, University of Birmingham\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989135409381,"sku":"NP9780470682296","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470682296.jpg?v=1761782938","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/engaging-hard-to-reach-parents-isbn-9780470682296","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}