Research from around the country demonstrates the importance of family engagement and how that relates to student success. The connection between family, school, and community has been proven to have positive outcomes in school readiness, language acquisition, literacy, mathematics, social emotional learning, as well as increased retention and graduation. Family engagement isn't just about providing services to families, it is about co creating student experiences with families to ensure more positive culture, climate, health safety and well being.
The national association for family school and community engagement has identified eight competencies to guide meaningful and authentic family and community engagement. Reflect, Honor, and Value Families - takes an equitable perspective towards cultural, linguistic and developmental diversity within family systems.
Embrace Equity throughout family engagement- Cultural Humility, equity and adaptability. Within our Family Engagement Centers we-. Illicit feedback from families through events and surveys focused in these areas. Ensure our staff embodies shared community values, history, and language. Utilize data to adapt our departmental approach to meet the ever changing community needs.
Build trusting reciprocal relationships with families- two way communication that conveys a welcoming environment of mutual trust. Foster Community Partnerships for learning and family wellbeing - creating systems that support community partnerships and social support networks for families.
Within our family engagement centers we-. Provide multiple pathways through a multi tiered system of support where families can communicate and achieve their goals.
