Book Contents:
I. Teacher's Guide
1. Introduction 2. Using the Essays in a Parent Outreach Program 3. Tips for Designing Newsletters 4. Advice from Teachers for Communicating with Parents 5. Making Involvement Easier for Parents 6. Creative Events for Parents 7. Strategies for Involving Non-English-Speaking Parents 8. Resources for Involving Parents in Schools 9. Best Books for Promoting Learning at Home 10. Writing Grants to Support Parent Outreach Programs 11. Writing for Parents and the Larger Community 12. From Parent Power to Community Power: One School's Story 13. Final Thoughts: How Much Does It Cost?
II. Spanish and English Parent Essay Masters
(also available on the CD)
1. Writing at Home 2. Asking About Groups 3. Adjusting to School 4. Dealing with Concerns 5. Helping Your Child Enter a New School 6. Television and Learning 7. To View or Not to View: Evaluating Television Programs 8. Appreciating Art-Child Style 9. Coping with Conflict 10. Building a Low-Cost Library of Books 11. Children's Hobbies 12. Understanding Phonics 13. Getting Involved in Your Child's Classroom 14. Reading Around the House 15. Alternatives to Grades 16. Standardized Tests: Part I 17. Standardized Tests: Part II 18. Using the Library with Your Child 19. Talking with Your Child About School 20. Reading with Your Child 21. Meeting with Your Child's Teacher : Part 1: Preparation 22. Meeting with Your Child's Teacher: Part 2: The Main Event 23. Nutrition: Raising Low-Fat Kids 24. The Power of a Map 25. Homework: Part 1: Setting the Stage 26. Homework: Part 2: Coaching Your Child 27. Everyday Math 28. Math at Home 29. Displaying and Storing Children's Work 30. We Know What You Want . 31. Daily To-Do List 32. Praise and Self-Esteem 33. Best Websites for Parents 34. Meeting with a Specialist 35. "Big Ideas" in Science 36. Childhood Friends 37. On Vacation.But Not from Learning! 38. Spelling 39. A Love of Music 40. Telling Family Tales 41. Stress and Learning
