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A major system of the complex school organization that develops quality
links between local school professionals and the parents and community the
school is intended to serve
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Welcoming
all Families and the Community – the structure of the
family and community engagement system that ensures families and the community
are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued,
and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning
and doing in school
- Communicating
Effectively with Families and the Community – the structure of the family
and community engagement system that ensures families/community and school
staff engage in regular, two-way, meaningful communication about student
learning
- Supporting
Student Success – the structure of the family and
community engagement system that ensures families and school staff
continuously collaborate to support students’ learning and healthy development
both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge
and skills to do so effectively
- Empowering
Families – the structure of the family and community
engagement system that ensures families are empowered to be advocates for
their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and
have access to learning opportunities that will support their success
- Sharing
Leadership with Families and the Community – the structure
of the family and community engagement system that ensures families/the
community and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children
and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices,
and programs
- Collaborating
with Families and the Community – the structure of the family
and community engagement system that ensures families and school staff
collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to
expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation
Evidence-Based Practices
Tools and Resources
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