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An overview of modern families and their complex roles sensitizes teachers to the diversity and needs of families they will encounter. The book also fully discusses both the benefits of creating productive partnerships with parents of young children and the barriers that teachers must overcome. Examples clarify the book's practical communication strategies. Presents developments in the field of early childhood education, including legislative mandates in education, professional standards of the field, and strategies for working with families of students with diverse learning needs. | |