\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Edwards is the recipient of the 2019 AERA Scholars of Color Distinguished Career Contribution Award\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter modules cover common challenges teachers face in a variety of situations, including conducting honest parent\u0026#8211;teacher conferences, dealing with discipline issues, responding to confrontational parents, and educating neurodiverse students. Each module includes questions, worksheets, and background information for developing asset-based approaches that consider caregivers\u0026#8217; and students\u0026#8217; underlying needs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This book is a trove of treasured stories about how to communicate with diverse families to support student success in school. Teachers will keep this reference handy because they will meet similar challenges.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;From the Foreword by Joyce L. Epstein, Johns Hopkins University\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;If you\u0026#8217;ve ever been confused or discouraged about building partnerships with families, this book provides research-based, practical strategies.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;Laurie Elish-Piper, Northern Illinois University\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This is a gem of a resource for supporting the development of teachers who can work in responsive, thoughtful partnership with all families.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;Judy Paulick, University of Virginia\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026#8220;This book is a must-read for everyone involved in education. The modules are comprehensive and the case scenarios are realistic and engaging.\u0026#8221;\u003cbr /\u003e\u0026#8212;Elfrieda (Freddy) H. Hiebert, TextProject\u003c/p\u003e_x000B_
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