On Mon, 7 Jun 1999, Diana Hiatt Michael wrote: <snip>
>  California is actively encouraging teacher ed programs to add a
> standard on parent involvement. The standard is based on Joyce Epstein's
> six categories of parent involvement. I included this standard in my course
> on curriculum development and will promote its inclusion in our reading
> tutoring program so that our students actively dialogue with the parents of
> the tutees.

Diana, of what does California's "active encouragement" consist? Pam

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