Derry Koralek, chief publishing officer of NAEYC, oversees the development of all print and digital publishing, including books, brochures, periodicals, professional development guides, posters, and websites for educators and families. Derry is editor in chief of Young Children and TYC—Teaching Young Children.

Introduction/ Ruth Ann Halacka Ball Understanding Families: Applying Family Systems Theory to Early Childhood Practice/ Linda Garris Christian Partnerships for Learning: Conferencing with Families/ Holly Seplocha Sharing the Care of Infants and Toddlers/ Amy Laura Dombro and Claire Lerner Mapping Family Resources and Support/ Tess Bennett Creating Safe, Just Places to Learn for Children of Lesbian and Gay Parents/ James W. Clay A Team Approach: Supporting Families of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Programs/ Louise A. Kaczmarek Closing the Gap: Culture and the Promotion of Inclusion in Child Care/ Jennifer Bradley and Peris Kibera Reading Their Worlds: Working with Diverse Families to Enhance Children’s Early Literacy Development/ Rosario Ordoñez-Jasis and Robert W. Ortiz Leave No Parent Behind: Three Proven Strategies Leaps and Bounds: Preparing Parents for Kindergarten/ Michelle Rhodes, Billie Enz, and Marilyn LaCount Home Connections to Learning: Supporting Parents as Teachers/ Yvette Mass and Kathleen Ann Cohan Virtual Pre-K: Connecting Home, School, and Community/ Alicia Narvaez, Jessica Feldman, and Christopher Theriot Family Involvement in an International School: Piloting a Parent-Teacher Reading Group/ Gail Wentworth Resources for Supporting and Involving Families in Meaningful Ways Reflecting, Discussing, Exploring: Questions and Follow- Up Activities/ Susan Friedman