A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

U.S. Department of Education
Richard W. Riley
Secretary

Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Ricky T. Takai
Acting Assistant Secretary

National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students
Edward J. Fuentes
Director

Media and Information Services
Cynthia Hearn Dorfman
Director

October 1997

AR 97-7022

This Idea Book is offered to stimulate thinking and discussion about how schools can help overcome barriers to family involvement in their children's education--regardless of family circumstances or student performance. While this book draws on the successful local approaches studied, we would like to hear about effective programs or practices that have worked in your community. Send your comments to the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-8173 or fax them to 202-401-3036. A description of the Partnership is included in this book.

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