We believe that families should always be acknowledged and respected as the child’s first teacher and best advocate. Throughout our work, families are welcomed and respected as true partners in their children’s education. They are equipped with resources and information to fully engage in the learning and development of their child, and take the lead in planning and decision making.
Our team also promotes a school climate that is safe, supportive, and culturally responsive to our families. Community Schools seek to ensure the health and well-being of families by providing on-site support services and lifelong learning opportunities, ultimately viewing families as foundational assets in promoting students’ success.
Our services and consultation help schools develop strong relationships with families, to ensure all families are welcomed in the school and engaged in collaborative ways to support their children’s learning.
Best Practices in Effective, Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
Bilingual School-Based Family Meetings, Programs and Events Facilitation
Data Collection and Evaluation Tools for Family Engagement
Immigration Legal Clinics Assistance for Families
Latino- and Immigrant-Centered Family Engagement Strategies
Reducing Chronic Absence through Family Engagement
Resource and Referral Services for Families in Crisis
Understanding and Utilizing the Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships
Closing the Achievement Gap: School, Community, Family Connections
(Annie E. Casey Foundation)
A Proven Approach to Family Engagement
(National Center for Community Schools)
Community and Family Engagement: Principals Share What Works
(Coalition for Community Schools)
Flamboyan Foundation Family Engagement Process (Washington DC)
Tips for Increasing Family Involvement (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Johns Hopkins Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
Harvard Family Research Project
US Dept. of Education on Parent and Family Engagement
US Dept. of Education’s Handbook on Family and Community Engagement