Because schools are the heart and soul of a community, educational leaders have a responsibility to bring the community into the school, as well as to make the school a part of the surrounding community. This volume in the Soul of Educational Leadership series goes beyond administrative skills to examine educators' pivotal role of leading family and community involvement in school success. With articles written by leading authorities and practitioners in the field, this resource discusses how school leaders can build successful family and community partnerships that flourish even in trying circumstances and over time. Readers will find: - Contributions from Alan M. Blankstein, Pedro A. Noguera, Mavis G. Sanders, Paul D. Houston, Edward H. Moore, and others - Inspiring and unique perspectives on the interplay of family and community in school success - Ideas for engaging families as partners

Book Information
ISBN 9781412981279
Author Paul D. Houston
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 260g