Dr. Steven Sheldon

Biography

Steven B. Sheldon is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education and Co-Director of the Center for School, Family, and Community Partnerships. His research primarily focuses on the predictors and impact of family engagement in children's education and the role of school teachers in reaching out to families. Sheldon has led program evaluations of family engagement initiatives at both state and district levels, emphasizing community school approaches. His research also explores school leadership, the evaluation of programs, and the development of partnerships among schools, families, and communities. He has studied teacher practices, including home visits and online communication, regarding family engagement and its association with student outcomes. Sheldon is the author of numerous reports and peer-reviewed articles, having co-authored four notable books on the subject of school, family, and community partnerships. He teaches in the Education Doctorate program at the School of Education. Sheldon holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Michigan State University.

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