Susan M. Sheridan, PhD, George Holmes University Professor of Educational Psychology and Director, Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, conducts research on family-school partnerships to support children’s learning and development in the early years. She publishes journal articles, book chapters, and textbooks on this and related topics.
Description
Healthy relationships between families and schools are good for children. This presentation explores research-based approaches to establishing positive parent-teacher relationships and present new findings on the unique role that relationships play in promoting student outcomes. Practical information and recommended strategies for school psychologists is emphasized.