The Second Edition of this comprehensive textbook for family engagement courses uses the culturally responsive family support model to prepare early childhood and elementary teachers to work effectively with the diverse families of their students. With more than 20 contributing authors who are experts in the field representing multiple perspectives, the text provides information and strategies to help teachers understand, appreciate and support diverse families, as well as promote classroom family engagement. The authors provide up-to-date information on family demographics, address current issues that affect today's families, including those with children who have special needs, and present numerous real-life vignettes and case studies for application to culturally responsive family engagement.