Betty Boult176 Ways to Involve Parents
Practical Strategies for Partnering with Families
Betty Boult, Ed.D. is currently an adjunct professor and educational consultant. She has served as an assistant superintendent, director of instruction, supervisor of staff development, principal, assistant principal, teacher-librarian, and classroom teacher. In addition, she has served as a community education consultant, a guest lecturer for the University of Lethbridge, and an instructor for the University of Alberta. Her background experience ranges from primary to adult education in both Alberta and British Columbia. She presents workshops and seminars, has appeared on educational television, and has published numerous articles.
Preface
Publisher¿s Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
1. Making It Happen
Starting the School Year
Supporting the Whole Family
Creating Safe Havens for Students
Recruiting Volunteers
Meeting the Needs of Volunteers
Training Volunteers
Developing Staff
Placing and Supporting Volunteers
Acknowledging Volunteers
2. Creating the Climate
Projecting a Positive Image
Marketing the Message
Using Technology to Communicate
Communicating Effectively
Creating the Context for Change
3. Sustaining the Involvement
Celebrating Diversity
Using Community Resources
Developing Community Relationships
Promoting Learning Across the Curriculum
Building Character
Talking Person to Person
Fundraising
4. Venturing Beyond the Bake Sale
Establishing Connections
Cross-Fertilizing Ideas
Fostering Effective Advisory Councils
Developing Parent Capacity
District Initiatives: Setting the Example
Resources
References
Index
