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 I am excited to announce the publishing of my second book, "Fostering Parent Engagement." Please see the notice below from the Taylor and Francis Group:

https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003463399/fostering-parent-engagement-equitable-successful-schools-patrick-darfler-sweeney


ABSTRACT

Fostering Parent Engagement for Equitable and Successful Schools acknowledges and unpacks what educators have known for a long time: parents are the primary teachers of their children. This engaging book explores how schools can improve their relationship with parents and caregivers to develop a more equitable educational environment for all students. Designed for district and school leaders, this practical book helps readers apply the many leadership lessons taught in training programs and education leadership courses to improve their parent engagement as a function of effective education and not compliance. Full of real-world examples, reflection questions, “Actionable Ideas” checkpoints, and additional resources, this valuable resource encourages reflection while challenging leaders to improve and leverage parent and caregiver involvement in their children's education. 

1. Why  2. My Story  3. A Matter of Equity  4. Educating the Parents  5. Creating Opportunities  6. Teacher-Administrator-School Community Leadership  7. The Lesson of the Pandemic: Digital Equity  8.  The Good Stuff  9. Final Thoughts

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