Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles: Five Simple Principles

Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles Second Edition Revised Edition Engage Every Family is a must-read for educators looking to enhance parent/guardian involvement in schools. The book offers a plethora of activities and practices that aim to develop and strengthen family and community engagement. The author, Constantino, is highly knowledgeable in the field and provides clear instructions and charts that are easy to follow. One reviewer, who works as a Liaison at an elementary school, believes that this book has the potential to greatly improve their ability to engage parents/guardians. The reviewer praises the book for its practical strategies and real-life examples. They see it as a valuable tool for developing a Family Engagement Plan. Another positive review highlights the book's comprehensive nature. It includes everything from surveys to provocative questions, strategies, and examples. The reviewer appreciates the extensive bibliography which further enhances the book's usefulness. The simplicity of Chapter 10: Taking Action and Measuring Success is particularly praised. This chapter provides actionable steps for improving family and community engagement and offers practical ways to assess the success of these initiatives. One reviewer Considers Engage Every Family to be an excellent resource and highly recommends it for school leadership teams focused on improving family and community engagement. They suggest using it for a book study. In contrast, one negative review expresses disappointment in the book, claiming it to be a total waste of time and money. However, this review stands as an outlier among the overwhelmingly positive feedback. Overall, Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles Second Edition Revised Edition is highly regarded by education professionals. It offers practical strategies, clear instructions, and a comprehensive approach to improving parent/guardian involvement in schools.