Using your text and at least one additional resource to support your thinking, identify two examples of family engagement that truly involve families as equal partners.  What are the benefits to children and teachers with this level of involvement?  What barriers exist to its successful implementation?  Can you envision ways to lessen or remove these barriers?

Using your text and at least one additional resource to support your thinking, identify two examples of family engagement that truly involve families as equal partners.  What are the benefits to children and teachers with this level of involvement?  What barriers exist to its successful implementation?  Can you envision ways to lessen or remove these barriers?