Families and Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young

Description: Families and Educators Together by Karen Nemeth, Derry Koralek, Kelly Ramsey Develop and embed a culture of family engagement in all aspects of your early childhood program, from curriculum planning to addressing childrens individual needs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Homeschool relationships have always been a cornerstone of childrens success and well-being.But cultivating positive, supportive partnerships between educators and families is an ongoing process, one that requires reciprocal respect and communication to grow. Use the practical information and ideas in this book to develop and embed a culture of family engagement in all aspects of your early childhood program, from curriculum planning to addressing childrens individual needs, by:Creating a welcoming environment for familiesProviding many ways for families to engage in the program and their childrens learningEnsuring two-way communication and addressing communication challengesBuilding on learning opportunities families already provide at homeSupporting diverse home languages and culturesCollaborating on community-wide effortsPacked with strategies, resources, and examples from early childhood programs, this book illustrates numerous ways to engage families in your early childhood community so that together, families + educators = thriving children. Flap Develop and embed a culture of family engagement in all aspects of your early childhood program, from curriculum planning to addressing childrens individual needs. Author Biography Derry Koralek is president of DGK & Company, providing early childhood educational consulting to a variety of clients, including teachers and family child care providers. She is author of a number of early childhood resources, including two books cowritten with Laura J. Colker, High-Quality Early Childhood Programs: The What, Why, and How (2018), and Making Lemonade: Teaching Young Children to Think Optimistically (2019). Her other recent work includes developing training materials for staff in Early Head Start and revising the textbook, Essentials for Working with Young Children.For 14 years, Derry wrote, edited, and managed publications for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). She joined NAEYC as editor in chief of Young Children, the associations award-winning, peer reviewed professional journal, and later also created and served as editor in chief of Teaching Young Children, NAEYCs magazine for preschool educators. During her time at NAEYC, Derry also became chief publishing officer, directing all print and digital publications. Before joining NAEYC, Koralek completed numerous projects through DGK & Company in support of early childhood teachers and family child care providers.Karen Nemeth, EdM, is an author and speaker with a passion for supporting young children from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in early childhood education. She has spent decades working with organizations, schools, Head Start programs, and government agencies across the United States and beyond to improve policies and practices that support children and their families. Her consultation with urban, rural, and suburban programs has given her valuable insights about the role of families in their childs early education and the role of teachers in welcoming and engaging those families..Karen has held leadership roles in NAEYC, the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE), TESOL International Association, and several state organizations. She has written more than ten books and many articles in support of the field. Previously, she has worked for the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning; the New Jersey Department of Education; Community Coordinated Child Care of Union County; North Jersey Community Coordinated Child Care; and Felician University. Her greatest joy is the time she spends building spaceships and exploring nature with her five grandchildren.Kelly Ramsey began her work with children and families as an early childhood teacher in 1984. For more than 20 years, she has had the opportunity to work with children and families as a classroom teacher, center director, family educator, mentor coach, and college instructor. As a lifelong learner, Kelly believes that self-discovery and personal reflection are key to creating rich learning environments for adults and children. She has a strong interest in families and their strength in nurturing childrens development. As a passionate teacher, focused visionary, and a purpose-driven leader, she fosters engaging learning environments that help individuals to grow. As a family educator, she believes in engaging families and educators to develop intentional interactions between school and home. Kelly is a storyteller who shares her experiences as a preschool teacher, center director, and mother of two amazing young children. She fosters a welcoming environment for all types of learners, embracing the experiences of each individual and challenging learners by creating rich experiences and dialogues that connect theory to practice. Table of Contents IntroductionChapter 1: Understanding Family EngagementChapter 2: The Role of Teachers in a Comprehensive Family Engagement ApproachChapter 3: Family Engagement in ActionChapter 4: Communicating with FamiliesChapter 5: Connecting Home and Program Teaching and LearningChapter 6: Partnering with the CommunityAppendix: Family Engagement ResourcesReferencesAcknowledgmentsAbout the Authors Review "The title says it all! For everyone who works with young children, this essential book is easy to read and well researched, and it includes many family engagement stories that connect that research to real-life experiences. The practical strategies emphasize how childrens learning is enhanced when families are engaged and involved in the process."—Barbara Kaiser, consultant, trainer, and co-author of Challenging Behavior in Young Children"This is an important book for teachers, coaches, program leaders, family educators, and anyone who wants to build culturally responsive relationships with families. The strategies, resources, and examples of effective family engagement in this book are based on current research and theories on how to build mutual, respectful family partnerships." —Debbie Leekeenan, early childhood consultant and co-author of From Survive to Thrive and Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs Promotional This publication will be promoted on NAEYC social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest) with a reach of over 200K followers. Advertising will be placed in Young Children, Teaching Young Children, and Exchange magazines. In addition, the book will be featured in two versions of the NAEYC resource catalog and highlighted from there forward. Digital versions will be promoted alongside all mentions of the print version as well as being promoted separately on NAEYCs web pages and social media as one of NAEYCs first ebooks. This book will be sold at the NAEYC Professional Institute in June and at the Annual Conference in November as well as other trade shows throughout the year. Review Quote The title says it all! For everyone who works with young children, this essential book is easy to read and well researched, and it includes many family engagement stories that connect that research to real-life experiences. The practical strategies emphasize how childrens learning is enhanced when families are engaged and involved in the process. --Barbara Kaiser, Consultant, Trainer, and Co-author of Challenging Behavior in Young Children This is an important book for teachers, coaches, program leaders, family educators, and anyone who wants to build culturally responsive relationships with families. The strategies, resources, and examples of effective family engagement in this book are based on current research and theories on how to build mutual, respectful family partnerships. --Debbie LeeKeenan, Early Childhood Consultant and Co-author of From Survive to Thrive and Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs This valuable resource is a compelling call to action for a strengths-based approach to partnering with families. With examples of effective practice, reflection questions, family engagement stories, and other tools and information, this resource is useful for educators and teacher preparation programs to support a family-strengthening framework for partnering with families. --Jamilah R. Jordan, PhD, Interim Dean, College of Education and Professor, Department of Early Childhood and Bilingual Education, Chicago State University What is most useful about this book is its accessible blending of child development theory with practical, everyday examples of practice with children and families. It illustrates what respectful, reciprocal relationships between families and staff really look like when done well.--Valora Washington, Chief Executive Officer, Council for Professional RecognitionThis team of accomplished early childhood educators captures the true essence of family engagement, complete with strategies and tools to partner with families. The family engagement stories illustrate creative ways programs work with families and communities. Reflection questions at the end of each chapter propel educators deeper into each topic, making this book a rich resource.--Linda Gillespie, Family and Infant Development SpecialistThroughout this insightful book, there is a continual thread of building on family strengths and understanding a familys needs and hopes for their child. It describes how respectful, reciprocal relationships can be established with families to positively impact the development of young children. The authors describe many meaningful and effective ways to engage new families, encourage multigenerational participation, and keep the relationship growing. --Rebecca Isbell, Early Childhood Consultant, Author, and Professor Emerita, Department of Early Childhood Education, East Tennessee State University Description for Sales People This book is packed with the practical information and ideas educators need to develop and embed a culture of family engagement in all aspects of their early childhood programs, including: * Creating a welcoming environment for families * Providing many ways for families to engage in the program and their childrens learning * Ensuring two-way communication and addressing communication challenges * Building on learning opportunities families already provide at home * Supporting diverse home languages and cultures * Collaborating on community-wide efforts NAEYC promotes high-quality early learning for all children, birth through age 8, by connecting practice, policy, and research. The books it publishes advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. NAEYC books, which are subject to a rigorous peer-review process, guide the field of early childhood education. Details ISBN1938113454 Author Kelly Ramsey Pages 140 Publisher National Association for the Education of Young Children Year 2019 ISBN-10 1938113454 ISBN-13 9781938113451 Format Paperback Imprint National Association for the Education of Young Children Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States Subtitle Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children Short Title Families and Educators Together Language English DEWEY 372.21 Publication Date 2019-08-22 NZ Release Date 2019-08-22 US Release Date 2019-08-22 UK Release Date 2019-08-22 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-10-14 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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