Handbook for Involving Parents in Education

For anyone who is concerned with the role parents play in the education and development of children, here is a truly comprehensive guide. Equally useful for parents, for students preparing for a career in the parent education field, and for trainers in that field, the material is free of jargon, yet not overly simplified.Treated in detail are such concepts as: -- the parent as a model -- parents of children with special needs -- the parent as an educator -- parents and community support systems -- education for parenthood -- the parent education "New School" model -- parents and volunteerism -- development of the field of parent education -- parents as advocatesWilliams, Doris K. is the author of 'Handbook for Involving Parents in Education' with ISBN 9780893340841 and ISBN 0893340847.