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Research Syntheses

Research Syntheses: How to Order Print Copies

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Emerging Issues, A New Wave of Evidence, and Diversity: Set of Three School, Family, and Community Connections Publications (2004)
The first three in a series of four research syntheses focusing on family and community connections with schools available together at a discounted price.
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Price: $33
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Emerging Issues and A New Wave of Evidence: Set of Two School, Family, and Community Connections Publications (2003)
The first two in a series of four research syntheses focusing on family and community connections with schools available together at a discounted price.
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Price: $26
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A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement (2002)
This review of the research examines the growing evidence that family and community connections with schools make a difference in student success.
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Diversity: School, Family, and Community Connections (2003)
SEDL's third research synthesis in a series on family and community connections with schools focuses on race or ethnicity, culture (including language), and socioeconomic status.
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Price: $14
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Emerging Issues in School, Family, & Community Connections (2001)
This research synthesis highlights critical areas of work in family and community connections with schools where clarification, agreement, and further development are needed.
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Price: $22
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Readiness: School, Family, & Community Connections (2004)
The fourth and newest research synthesis focusing on family and community connections with schools describes 48 research studies on the contextual factors associated with children's readiness.

The syntheses are also included in this product bundle

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Price: $84
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in January 2010.
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Beyond the Building: A Facilitation Guide for School, Family, and Community Connections (2006)

This multimedia toolkit will help educators and community organizers understand and learn how to facilitate family and community involvement through four key sections.

  • Introduction Family and Community Connections with Schools–understand the central themes found in current research.
  • Exploring the Syntheses–build an understanding of current research findings.
  • Investigating the Research–learn how to make quality decisions aligned to research on effective programs.
  • Moving to Practical Applications–apply your new knowledge.

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