"Emphasizing that students learn best when families and schools work together to promote student achievement, What Successful Schools Do to Involve Families offers teachers and administrators 55 practical strategies for forming effective partnerships with every type of family group." "From traditional forms of communication - such as open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and fundraising efforts - to hot-button topics such as bullying and discipline, this book helps educators bridge the gap between school and home."--BOOK JACKET.