Bay Region IV School Support & Improvement Center

Newsletter

Volume 3, Number 1, March 1998

Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa,
San Francisco, San Mateo and Solano
County Offices of Education and School Districts

New Materials on Family Involvement from the Dept. of Ed.

 New Skills for New Schools: Preparing Teachers in Family Involvement

This study by the Harvard Family Research Project looks at effective examples of preservice and professional development for teachers in the area of family involvement.

 

Achieving the Goals: Goal 8 Parental Involvement and Participation

This resource provides information on the Dept. of Ed.'s efforts to support family involvement in education.

 

"7 Good Practices for Families"

A colorful poster with useful tips for strengthening family involvement in education and in the community.

 

These materials are available free of charge from the Dept. of Ed. at:

1- (800) - USA - LEARN

 

Parent/Community Involvement & Linkages

To provide guidance in the types of family and community involvement that improve learning results for students

 

Fathers Play Unique Role in Schooling

Urgent Message: Families Crucial to School Reform

A Catalyst for Educational Change

Our Schools, Our Media

The Wisdom of an Elder

Hot Wheels

Free Postal Kits

New Materials on Family Involvement from Ed. Dept.

New Voices, Fresh Perspectives

Volunteers for America

 

Front Page

Standards, Assessment & Evaluation

Teaching & Learning

Parent/Community Involvement/Links

Professional Development

Funding & Governance 

United States Department of Education, 1-800-USA-LEARN