Renee Rubin is an educational consultant specializing in literacy, ELs, and family engagement. Previously, she taught in elementary schools for 11 years and taught pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Texas at Brownsville for 13 years.Michelle H. Abrego is an Assistant Professor in the Organization and School Leadership Department in the College of Education and P-16 Integration at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA.John A. Sutterby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.

"This book offers educators reflective tools to challenge, consider, and change long-standing assumptions and expectations regarding culturally and linguistically diverse families. The book encourages ongoing and sustained inquiries into the types of processes and actions that will leverage family differences in new ways to strengthen conditions that promote the integration of all families in school communities to boost student learning."--Rachel R. Ayala, Principal, Hudson Elementary School, Brownsville, TX, and 2019 Terrel H. Bell Awardee for Outstanding School Leadership"This book is a great and timely resource for teachers as well as administrators. The authors provide helpful case examples throughout the book as well as activities to be used with staff and immigrant families. The book closes with a must-read chapter on ‘Success Stories,’ including highlights of a number of immigrant family leadership initiatives."--Laura Gardner, Founder, Immigrant Connections

• About the AuthorsPreface1. Partnering for Student Success2. Finding Out What Families Want3. Creating a Welcoming School Environment 4. Communicating with Immigrant Families5. Learning at Home6. Beyond Open Houses7. Partnering with Families of Students with Special Needs8. Immigrant Families Under Stress9. Funding Family Engagement10. Success Stories

Renee Rubin is an educational consultant specializing in literacy, ELs, and family engagement. Previously, she taught in elementary schools for 11 years and taught pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Texas at Brownsville for 13 years.Michelle H. Abrego is an Assistant Professor in the Organization and School Leadership Department in the College of Education and P-16 Integration at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA.John A. Sutterby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.

"This book offers educators reflective tools to challenge, consider, and change long-standing assumptions and expectations regarding culturally and linguistically diverse families. The book encourages ongoing and sustained inquiries into the types of processes and actions that will leverage family differences in new ways to strengthen conditions that promote the integration of all families in school communities to boost student learning."--Rachel R. Ayala, Principal, Hudson Elementary School, Brownsville, TX, and 2019 Terrel H. Bell Awardee for Outstanding School Leadership"This book is a great and timely resource for teachers as well as administrators. The authors provide helpful case examples throughout the book as well as activities to be used with staff and immigrant families. The book closes with a must-read chapter on ‘Success Stories,’ including highlights of a number of immigrant family leadership initiatives."--Laura Gardner, Founder, Immigrant Connections

• About the AuthorsPreface1. Partnering for Student Success2. Finding Out What Families Want3. Creating a Welcoming School Environment 4. Communicating with Immigrant Families5. Learning at Home6. Beyond Open Houses7. Partnering with Families of Students with Special Needs8. Immigrant Families Under Stress9. Funding Family Engagement10. Success Stories

Renee Rubin is an educational consultant specializing in literacy, ELs, and family engagement. Previously, she taught in elementary schools for 11 years and taught pre-service and in-service teachers at the University of Texas at Brownsville for 13 years.Michelle H. Abrego is an Assistant Professor in the Organization and School Leadership Department in the College of Education and P-16 Integration at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA.John A. Sutterby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching at the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.

"This book offers educators reflective tools to challenge, consider, and change long-standing assumptions and expectations regarding culturally and linguistically diverse families. The book encourages ongoing and sustained inquiries into the types of processes and actions that will leverage family differences in new ways to strengthen conditions that promote the integration of all families in school communities to boost student learning."--Rachel R. Ayala, Principal, Hudson Elementary School, Brownsville, TX, and 2019 Terrel H. Bell Awardee for Outstanding School Leadership"This book is a great and timely resource for teachers as well as administrators. The authors provide helpful case examples throughout the book as well as activities to be used with staff and immigrant families. The book closes with a must-read chapter on ‘Success Stories,’ including highlights of a number of immigrant family leadership initiatives."--Laura Gardner, Founder, Immigrant Connections

• About the AuthorsPreface1. Partnering for Student Success2. Finding Out What Families Want3. Creating a Welcoming School Environment 4. Communicating with Immigrant Families5. Learning at Home6. Beyond Open Houses7. Partnering with Families of Students with Special Needs8. Immigrant Families Under Stress9. Funding Family Engagement10. Success Stories