The introduction to this sourcebook stresses the need for schools, communities, and families to work together to educate children to be productive and caring 21 st century citizens. American families are described as more diverse than ever before, spanning cultures, languages, levels of education, and socioeconomic and demographic differences. Family involvement is defined in an expansive way to include and recognize the value of a broad spectrum of activities that involve family members and/or guardians helping children to learn, both at home and at school. Barriers that limit family involvement are also recognized. Research evidence over the past three decades is cited that demonstrates family involvement significantly contributes to improved outcomes. Guidance for schools getting started in family involvement activities is provided with the caveat that not all of the more than 80 promising practices organized into eight “cluster strategies” included in the sourcebook will work for every school. To be most effective, school administrators and teachers, in consultation with parents and community representatives, need to select and/or adapt strategies based upon individual schools’ needs, priorities, resources, student population, and community support. (From Article)