In Closing the Loop, A Powerful and Practical Guide to School-Home Communication, communications expert Patricia Weinzapfel, a trusted and authoritative voice in the field of communication, shares a proven pathway to inspire effective communication with every family and provides multiple opportunities to reflect, examine and improve present practice.

I have not seen a better or more compelling resource for educators looking to elevate communication and ultimately the engagement of every family."

-Dr. Steve Constantino

Nationally Recognized Family Engagement Expert and Best-Selling Author

Executive Professor, William & Mary School of Education

"Patricia's book breaks down the building blocks of great communication to help us all learn how to use clear, concise, effective language that will build relationships with families. Pair that with user-friendly technology, well, that can fundamentally change the school-home relationship."

-Gary Hensley

CEO and President, LivingTree School Communication Platform

"Patricia Weinzapfel provides readers with a timely, current perspective for removing the communication barriers commonly known to educators and families. Through awareness, implementation of simple strategies, and self-reflection, practitioners will learn to value each person's role in the development of the learner, creating powerful networks of support."

-K-12 Assistant Principal and Curriculum Coordinator

"Patricia strongly advocates for family engagement ensuring families are always on our minds and considered when new initiatives are developed and implemented. The contributions to family engagement and the strategies she shared have been helpful to us when consulting with other districts."

-Trish Hatch

PhD., Best-selling Author, White House Advisor in School Counseling and Department

of Education Consultant

"Parents are the experts on their children. Teachers are the experts on teaching and growing children, socially, emotionally, behaviorally, and academically in the school setting. Schools and districts are experts in providing resources. In order to provide our children with the most suitable learning environment, tools, resources, approaches, etc., COMMUNICATION between the three is paramount."

-Karen Weiss

Award-winning Teacher