The Politics of Authentic Engagement

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