VIDBE-Q Volume 66 Issue 4
Kathleen M. Farrand,
Arizona State University,
Kathleen.Farrand@asu.edu
One of the common questions I get from educators is, "how can I involve
families in what students are learning?". Creating and supporting a home and
school connection can be a daunting idea for new and seasoned educators. Creating
a home and school collaboration has come to the forefront in recent years due to
COVID-19 and the increasing use of online and hybrid learning models. I am a
former classroom teacher and a current associate professor that educates future
early childhood special educators at the college level. One of my main areas and
passions is working with in-service and pre-service educators to conduct research
to identify strategies and resources for improved social and academic success for
students. This work has led to a focus on ways to involve families. In this article I
will share some relevant literature on ways that school and home collaborations are
being created and why they are important. Then, I will share some strategies for
Involving Families with Learning at School
and Home: Strategies for Educators
