Supporting Family Engagement: Tools & Resources to Keep Families Connected
Developing a plan for family engagement may be the first step, but sooner rather than later, you also need to ensure that there are family-friendly to…
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Strategies for Supporting Family Engagement in Schools: Reflect and Plan for Meaningful Engagement
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to family engagement. However, it’s crucial to ensure families have a voice in their child’s educational ex…
Family And Community Engagement (FACE): How To Get Started with Community School Development
So you're familiar with community schools. You're interested. But getting started can feel like the hardest part. While your own school/district's pat…
Family And Community Engagement (FACE): Celebrate Community Efforts Along the Journey
Since the end result may not be realized for some time, it's especially important to celebrate efforts—along with successes— throughout transforma…
Family And Community Engagement (FACE): Understanding & Evaluating The Four Pillars of Community Schools
What are community schools? Why should I consider this model? This resource provides an overview of the Four Pillars of Community Schools framework, s…
Family And Community Engagement (FACE): Understanding Community Schools
What are community schools? Why should I consider this model? This resource provides an overview, so you can start reflecting on your own school's app…
Family And Community Engagement (FACE): Evaluate Systems & Structures That Support School Communities
During a Crowdsource on March 16, 2023, Anaheim Union High School District shared strategies for effectively engaging parents and family members. How …
The Literacy Playbook: Integrate Literacy Into Every Period, Every Day
When students are struggling with literacy, consider teaching it schoolwide during every period of every day. This is what Valley High School implemen…
Supporting Students When They Need It Most: Implement 9th-Grade Success Teams
Serving all kids well requires quality relationships. This is an inherent value found in the identity of schools that are getting it done for each and…
Liberatory Design Cards: Engage Your Students in Equity Center Design
Create opportunities for the human-centered designer to notice and reflect on the identities, experiences and biases they bring to a design opportunit…