{"product_id":"parents-are-lifesavers","title":"Parents Are Lifesavers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Offers a practical path to new partnerships between schools and parents. Such life-saving partnerships are essential if we are to serve our children and our future.\" \u003cbr\u003e  From the Foreword by Richard C. Benjamin\u003cbr\u003e  Director Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Mrs. Batey′s enthusiasm for involving parents is infectious.\" \u003cbr\u003e  Everett A. Hanner, Principal\u003cbr\u003e  Brick Church Metro Middle School of Nashville and Davidson County\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \"Batey delivers a concise, fresh look at successful, broad-based community\/school collaborations. Every school should have a copy of this important work.\" \u003cbr\u003e  Claudia Smith, Project Director \u003cbr\u003e  Wayne County Partners in Education Foundation and Mentoring Program \u003cbr\u003e  Jesup, Georgia \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe literature on reform and restructuring often calls for increasing parents′ participation as a way to maximize schools′ effectiveness. But, as you well know, that is a challenging task. This book contains the real, down-to-earth skills and tips you need to turn parents into active, sharing participants in their children′s education. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBatey provides you with step-by-step guidelines for getting parents involved in your school and your classrooms. You′ll learn proven techniques that encourage participation by all, including the \"hard-to-reach\" parents. Written by a parent who′s been there, this new workbook gives you: \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlines for use by school professionals or parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample volunteer forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample donation letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent and staff surveys \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher improvement plans for parental involvement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \"wish list\" request form, and more! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003cp\u003eIf you want to motivate parents to become working partners at your school, this book is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263479075160,"sku":"9780803962415","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780803962415_af1a6622-2a08-4db5-a117-33e2beab2629.jpg?v=1777787147","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/parents-are-lifesavers","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}