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December 14, 2026
Ari Gerzon Kessler
ISBN 978-1958590010
Relationships/Achievement
Establish a sense of community and foundation of trust with parents and caretakers. On the Same Team offers current research and real classroom examples to guide school and district leaders in building Families and Educators Together (FET) teams. Discover how the FET framework can help create strong family-school partnerships and foster a culture of inclusion and support for underrepresented groups.
This book will help K–12 leadership:
· Differentiate between family involvement in schools and the authentic, mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships behind FET teams
· Facilitate a successful and inspiring launch of the framework with key preparation steps
· Prepare for common roadblocks and identify potential barriers to successful implementation
· Foster the habits and skills behind a successful FET team leader
· Use team-building activities, as well as sample email messages, questions to ask primary caregivers, calendars, timelines, and other practical resources
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
December 14, 2026
Ari Gerzon Kessler
ISBN 978-1958590010
Relationships/Achievement
Establish a sense of community and foundation of trust with parents and caretakers. On the Same Team offers current research and real classroom examples to guide school and district leaders in building Families and Educators Together (FET) teams. Discover how the FET framework can help create strong family-school partnerships and foster a culture of inclusion and support for underrepresented groups.
This book will help K–12 leadership:
· Differentiate between family involvement in schools and the authentic, mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships behind FET teams
· Facilitate a successful and inspiring launch of the framework with key preparation steps
· Prepare for common roadblocks and identify potential barriers to successful implementation
· Foster the habits and skills behind a successful FET team leader
· Use team-building activities, as well as sample email messages, questions to ask primary caregivers, calendars, timelines, and other practical resources
North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high-quality programs to advance skills, communication, and leadership opportunities. Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.
COST
Book studies are FREE to North Dakota United members.
All participants (members and non-members) are responsible for obtaining the book and the $50 credit fee to UND to have your credit recorded onto your transcript. The fee to participate in an NDU book study for non-members is $100, plus the $50 credit fee to UND.
If you have questions, please contact: amy.flicek@ndunited.org
