Examine the pivotal role family engagement plays in student achievement, and explore in depth the process of creating and implementing a family-engagement plan. This research-based guide includes many specific strategies, handouts, and reproducibles leaders can use to make their schools family friendly and connect with those families who may be hard to reach. Benefits - Examine your own attitudes and beliefs about family involvement in schools. - Create successful family-school events and home visits. - Structure and schedule effective parent-teacher and parent-principal conferences. - Reach out to community leaders and businesses for support. - Use media and technology to enhance family engagement.