Empowered Together

Evidence-Based Strategies for Partnering with Families in PK–12 Education

AvNoel Kelty,Anne Tapp Jaksa

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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This book redefines what it means to engage families in education. Drawing on decades of research and practice, this book offers a fresh, equity-centered framework that moves beyond traditional parent involvement toward authentic, reciprocal relationships between families and schools.Each chapter explores a key dimension of partnership—from understanding family diversity and co-creating learning plans to using data and technology for equitable collaboration. Grounded in cultural humility, empathy, and shared advocacy, Empowered Together provides practical strategies, reflection tools, and real-world case studies that help educators and leaders build trust, dismantle barriers, and transform systems.Written by two experienced educators and researchers, this book equips readers to create school communities where every family feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their child’s learning journey.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-07-23
Mått:178 x 254 x 25 mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:288
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9798216442622

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Skolan och förskolan inom Psykologi och pedagogik

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NOEL KELTY, PhD., and ANNE TAPP JAKSA, PhD., are nationally recognized educators and researchers specializing in family–school partnerships, inclusive systems, and culturally responsive practice. With decades of experience spanning from birth to post-secondary education, teacher preparation, and community collaboration, they bring research and real-world expertise to reimagine how families and educators can partner for every child’s success.

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Empowered Together is a powerful call to action for educators, leaders, and families alike. Kelty and Tapp Jaksa offer a vision of partnership rooted in equity, trust, and belonging—one that redefines how we prepare educators and engage families in every child’s success. This book is both practical and profoundly human.

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List of Tables and TextboxesPrefaceForewordChapter 1: Why Family Partnerships MatterChapter 2: Family Structures and Schooling in the 21st CenturyChapter 3: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Family-Educator Partnerships Chapter 4: Building Relationships that MatterChapter 5: Communication That Connects: Tools and Techniques for Meaningful Dialogue Chapter 6: Co-Creating Learning Plans: Partnering with Families for Student SuccessChapter 7: Partnering in Early ChildhoodChapter 8: Partnering with Families in Elementary GradesChapter 9: Middle and High School Family Partnerships Chapter 10: Creating Family-Friendly SchoolsChapter 11: Data-Driven Family PartnershipsChapter 12: The Future of Family PartnershipsReferencesAbout the Authors