The new School, family, and community partnerships: Your handbook for action, third edition (2009) by J. L. Epstein and NNPS co-authors was released in January. Corwin Press is offering NNPS members a 20% discount on the new book through March 31 and “large-order discounts” at any time.
The book guides school-based Action Teams for Partnerships and district and state leaders in planning, implementing, and evaluating a research-driven program of family and community involvement. Ten chapters cover the NNPS framework of six types of involvement and provide background and tools to improve community connections, reach results with partnerships, prepare Action Teams for Partnerships, write goal-oriented plans, design interactive homework, involve parents in middle and high schools, build leadership at the district and state levels, and evaluate progress.
Changes in the Handbook reflect lessons learned with all members of NNPS over the past few years. The new and improved Third Edition features:
New members of NNPS will continue to receive one copy of the Handbook for Action with their welcome packet. Members of NNPS who have the Second Edition, can use the order form at www.corwinpress.com.