Download or read book 13 Practicas de Crianza de Los Hijos Como Padres Con Exito Ayudan a Cerrar la Brecha de Rendimiento Educativo written by Rex Fortune and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 13 Parenting Practices in Spanish to Bridge the Achievement Gap, Dr. Fortune?s third book, is a bilingual parenting handbook. The first half is in Spanish and the second half is in English. During his 40-year career, Rex Fortune was a school site administrator, associate superintendent of public instruction for the California Dept. of Education, and superintendent of two USDs. He researched proven methods for educational success, identified 20 exemplary California schools, and interviewed Spanish-speaking parents of exceptional students. A husband, father and grandfather as well, Dr. Fortune now creates tool-kits for student success and says, ?Learning is a rewarding bond for parents and their children.? This is a ?how-to? book in response to parents who asked for practical, proven techniques to benefit their children. 13 Parenting Practices . . . goes beyond data, theories, or excuses. The easy to read text has a suggested photo idea for each practice and guides a mother or father to: commit to being your child?s cheerleader; § choose fun, academic activities as learning opportunities; § use what selected Spanish parents do to raise exemplary students; § access professional resources; and § prioritize home as a multi-faceted environment for learning. Rex Fortune particularly encourages parents of minority students who may be experiencing the achievement gap in school, and will be hindered by it throughout their lives. By carefully evaluating national studies and related data, he provides sound solutions to a critical topic in today?s educational system that affects every American family. Enhance the book?s learning tools by sitting down with its companion DVD, 13 Parenting Practices ~ How Successful Parents Bridge the Achievement Gap, a DVD (in Spanish) available at www.fortuneandassociates.com An English DVD is also available from his site.