Politics of Authentic Engagement

Strategies described in this book teach how to serve as a listener, teacher, leader facilitator, and initiator in engaging others within professional settings to do meaningful work that benefits students.

Kathy Leslie

Preface Introduction Chapter 1 - Discovering the Power of Authentic Engagement The Power of Authentic Engagement: A Story of Success The Pathway to Powerful School/Community Relationships The Landscape of Authentic Engagement Thinking Systemically to Link and Move Forward The Range of Vehicles for Engagement and Learning Best Hopes: Revitalizing Education and Democracy through Authentic Engagement Chapter 2 - Creating a Culture of Authentic Engagement Understanding Authentic Engagement: What It Is and Why Do It Nurturing a Culture of Engagement Promoting Generative Dialogue: The Heart of Community Engagement Chapter 3 - Collecting and Using Stakeholder Research Engaging Stakeholders in Action Research Focus Group Processes and Strategies Effective Use of Data Chapter 4 - Engaging Families/Stakeholders and Schools What a Partnership School Looks Like in Action . and What It Doesn't Beyond Parent Involvement to Family Engagement What Families Need to Know about Education Chapter 5 - Facilitating Artfully Fundamentals of Facilitating Managing Conflict through Engagement Structures and Processes to Move Dialogue toward Action Chapter 6 - Planning Strategically Creating Sustainable Change through Strategic Planning Stages of Creating a System-wide Strategic Plan Other Applications of Planning Processes Chapter 7 - Reflecting on the Journey: Inspiring Change Engagement: A Ticket toward Common Ground - Gary Marx The Role of School Boards in Parent/Community Engagement Programs - Sherre Calouri A Stake in the Outcome: The Importance of Civic Engagement to Public Schools and Democracy - Janet Hogue A Business Perspective - John Boone Social Media: Communicating and Engaging in the New Neighborhood - Nora Carr Keeping Public Education Strong: Public Engagement Makes a Difference - Karen Kleinz Improving the Odds of Success for Our Country's Children - Sylvia Soholt