1.)Discern what Hjalmarson (2011) means when she states, "Rather than expecting parents to adapt to us, we need to create a parent involvement system that meets parents' diverse needs".
Do you recall, as a K-12 student, certain educators who provided leadership in partnership activities? Please give specific examples about those partnerships. Describe those partnerships. How did they impact your educational experience?
2.)Who should take the leadership role in organizing outreach programs to the parents, the family, and the community? What specific strategies would you employ.