Building Successful Partnerships explains why parents and families involved in their children s education improves student achievement and overall school quality. This research-based book focuses on ways to implement the six standards (see chapters 2-7) of the National PTA s National Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs. It also discusses important issues to consider when developing parent and family involvement programs, including barriers to involvement and how to reach out to key players when forming a program; the three important activities for establishing an effective program; information on opportunities to connect with other individuals and organizations that support involvement programs; the National PTA position statement; and sample surveys, forms, and worksheets, plus a list of resources. - from Amzon