What must Mr.Larkins do to begin the process of developing partnerships with his students' families?

He must: first value and welcome family participation in classroom/education.understand his own beliefs,experiences,and biases that may hinder the creation of respectful,reciprocal relationships.reach out to families in a variety of ways,including face-to-face communication via home visits,phone calls,and conferences; and indirect communication,through notes home,invitations to school events,and e-mail and website avenues.gather family information and seek to understand family worldviews,cultures,traditions,and practices.solicit family input and concerns about children's education and practice active listening.communicate to families genuine care,trust,and respect.plan a variety of family engagement activities and keep scheduling flexible in response to family needs.identify family barriers to active family engagement and collaborate with school and community sources to help remove those barriers,such as lack of transportation,child care,and so on.