Alisa Hindin is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Seton Hall University, where she specializes in literacy instruction and development.Mary Mueller is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Seton Hall University, where she specializes in mathematics education.

"I see such a difference in students who have parents who are involved in their education. With the time constraints and demands educators face, books with ideas and activities are a necessity in every classroom. This book presents strategies and ideas in an easy-to-use format. This book is a great resource for educators." --Sara Cope, Principal and Former Teacher, BonDeCroft Elementary, Sparta, Tennessee"Hindin and Mueller have written an important book about how teachers can encourage parent engagement in their child’s education. The book is friendly, inviting, and filled with practical suggestions. Involving parents is a key way that teachers can help children reach their full potential. Getting Parents on Board is a must-have for all teachers." --Lesley Mandel Morrow, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Literacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey"Getting Parents on Board is a timely, practical, and important reference for teachers, administrators, and parents who are trying to build lasting parent-school relationships. This book is a must-read in a time when it is essential for schools to not only develop partnerships, but increase math and literacy achievement for every child."--Patricia A. Edwards, Professor, Michigan State University and Past President of the International Literacy Association and Literacy Research Association

• eResourcesIntroductionPART I. Parents and Teachers Working Together Chapter 1Why Parent Involvement MattersChapter 2The Teacher’s Role in Parent InvolvementPART II Involving Parents in Their Children’s LearningChapter 3Communicating With Parents Face to FaceChapter 4Other Methods of CommunicationChapter 5Inviting Parents into the Classroom PART III Involving Parents in Supporting Language Arts Chapter 6Supporting Parents In Read-Alouds and Other Forms of Home ReadingChapter 7Building Foundational Knowledge in Literacy at Home Chapter 8Fostering Reading Comprehension Chapter 9Supporting Writing Development Chapter 10Building Children’s Vocabulary PART IV Involving Parents in Supporting Mathematics Chapter 11Thinking and Talking about Math Chapter 12Foundational Knowledge in Mathematics Chapter 13Supporting Children’s Developing Number Sense in Grades 1-3Chapter 14Supporting Growth of Number Sense in Grades 3-5 Chapter 15Supporting Understanding of Fractions Final ThoughtsReferences

Alisa Hindin is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Seton Hall University, where she specializes in literacy instruction and development.Mary Mueller is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Seton Hall University, where she specializes in mathematics education.

"I see such a difference in students who have parents who are involved in their education. With the time constraints and demands educators face, books with ideas and activities are a necessity in every classroom. This book presents strategies and ideas in an easy-to-use format. This book is a great resource for educators." --Sara Cope, Principal and Former Teacher, BonDeCroft Elementary, Sparta, Tennessee"Hindin and Mueller have written an important book about how teachers can encourage parent engagement in their child’s education. The book is friendly, inviting, and filled with practical suggestions. Involving parents is a key way that teachers can help children reach their full potential. Getting Parents on Board is a must-have for all teachers." --Lesley Mandel Morrow, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Literacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey"Getting Parents on Board is a timely, practical, and important reference for teachers, administrators, and parents who are trying to build lasting parent-school relationships. This book is a must-read in a time when it is essential for schools to not only develop partnerships, but increase math and literacy achievement for every child."--Patricia A. Edwards, Professor, Michigan State University and Past President of the International Literacy Association and Literacy Research Association

• eResourcesIntroductionPART I. Parents and Teachers Working Together Chapter 1Why Parent Involvement MattersChapter 2The Teacher’s Role in Parent InvolvementPART II Involving Parents in Their Children’s LearningChapter 3Communicating With Parents Face to FaceChapter 4Other Methods of CommunicationChapter 5Inviting Parents into the Classroom PART III Involving Parents in Supporting Language Arts Chapter 6Supporting Parents In Read-Alouds and Other Forms of Home ReadingChapter 7Building Foundational Knowledge in Literacy at Home Chapter 8Fostering Reading Comprehension Chapter 9Supporting Writing Development Chapter 10Building Children’s Vocabulary PART IV Involving Parents in Supporting Mathematics Chapter 11Thinking and Talking about Math Chapter 12Foundational Knowledge in Mathematics Chapter 13Supporting Children’s Developing Number Sense in Grades 1-3Chapter 14Supporting Growth of Number Sense in Grades 3-5 Chapter 15Supporting Understanding of Fractions Final ThoughtsReferences

Alisa Hindin is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Seton Hall University, where she specializes in literacy instruction and development.Mary Mueller is Associate Professor of Educational Studies at Seton Hall University, where she specializes in mathematics education.

"I see such a difference in students who have parents who are involved in their education. With the time constraints and demands educators face, books with ideas and activities are a necessity in every classroom. This book presents strategies and ideas in an easy-to-use format. This book is a great resource for educators." --Sara Cope, Principal and Former Teacher, BonDeCroft Elementary, Sparta, Tennessee"Hindin and Mueller have written an important book about how teachers can encourage parent engagement in their child’s education. The book is friendly, inviting, and filled with practical suggestions. Involving parents is a key way that teachers can help children reach their full potential. Getting Parents on Board is a must-have for all teachers." --Lesley Mandel Morrow, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Literacy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey"Getting Parents on Board is a timely, practical, and important reference for teachers, administrators, and parents who are trying to build lasting parent-school relationships. This book is a must-read in a time when it is essential for schools to not only develop partnerships, but increase math and literacy achievement for every child."--Patricia A. Edwards, Professor, Michigan State University and Past President of the International Literacy Association and Literacy Research Association

• eResourcesIntroductionPART I. Parents and Teachers Working Together Chapter 1Why Parent Involvement MattersChapter 2The Teacher’s Role in Parent InvolvementPART II Involving Parents in Their Children’s LearningChapter 3Communicating With Parents Face to FaceChapter 4Other Methods of CommunicationChapter 5Inviting Parents into the Classroom PART III Involving Parents in Supporting Language Arts Chapter 6Supporting Parents In Read-Alouds and Other Forms of Home ReadingChapter 7Building Foundational Knowledge in Literacy at Home Chapter 8Fostering Reading Comprehension Chapter 9Supporting Writing Development Chapter 10Building Children’s Vocabulary PART IV Involving Parents in Supporting Mathematics Chapter 11Thinking and Talking about Math Chapter 12Foundational Knowledge in Mathematics Chapter 13Supporting Children’s Developing Number Sense in Grades 1-3Chapter 14Supporting Growth of Number Sense in Grades 3-5 Chapter 15Supporting Understanding of Fractions Final ThoughtsReferences