Reaching Out to Immigrant Parents - Softcover

Casanova, Cristina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1564990699 ISBN 13: 9781564990693

Publisher: Innerchoice Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

This timely book provides you with specific guidance, tips and recommendations for helping immigrant parents participate actively in their children's education and in the life of the school. When handled with knowledge and effectiveness, dealing with non-native parents can be a rewarding and beneficial experience. This book provides all the essentials. Learn how to: • Communicate effectively with immigrant parents • Inform parents of your school's expectations • Educate parents regarding the role of the school counselor and how the counselor can serve their particular needs • Understand different cultures, customs and values, and how to put that knowledge to use • Find and utilize a cultural broker • Educate parents to routines and experiences at home that will help their children succeed in school • Create counseling outreach or enhance other outreach programs • Teach parents how to give positive feedback and validation, and help their children with social skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Innerchoice Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1564990699
• ISBN 13: 9781564990693
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100