Books by Larry E. Decker

Issues explored include the importance of parent and community involvement, assessing school-family relations, involving hard-to-reach parents, dealing with pressure groups, and more.

Presents information on how to identify relevant demographic trends and create community partnerships to address the educational, cultural, vocational, and recreational needs of students and citizens in multicultural communities. Grounded in ISLLC and NCATE standards, this book offers research-based information, program ideas, and Internet sites.

This book will help educators weave some of the best ideas for creating and sustaining family and community engagement into a comprehensive home-school-community partnership program tailored to their individual communities.