Bøker av JoBeth Allen

Honest, clearly written, and accessible this book shows how to use "Family Dialogue Journals" to increase and deepen learning among students in grades K-12. Written by teachers who have been implementing and studying the use of weekly journals, the book shares what they have learned and why they have found these journals to be an invaluable tool for forming effective partnerships with families.

With a focus on literacy instruction, this showcases stories of ""what works"" when teachers in elementary school classrooms partner with families across cultural and language differences. It demonstrates effective strategies that educators can adapt to fit their own school communities. This book is perfect for professional study groups, parent-teacher discussions, and whole-school workshops.

Details how schools and diverse families throughout the country have formed partnerships that support and enhance student learning.