Move from LEGACY PRACTICE where family relationships generally focus on home support for a standardized curriculum, report cards, and school events to LEARNER-CENTERED PRACTICE where family input is reflected in the school design and learner experience. Collaboration between families and educators support learners in both school and home learning environments.

Resources to support your practice:

• The Hechinger Report:  What the research says about the best way to engage parents

• Dr. Karen Mapp:  The Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships

• Getting Smart:  10 Strategies for Schools to Improve Parent Engagement