This guide will help local school communities implement programs, practices, and policies that encourage partnerships between families, schools, and communities and promote student success. Use the guide and the supporting resources at PTA.org/partnerships to educate your community about the importance of family involvement, and to direct the development of effective partnerships.
SEDL’s Working Systemically approach is a process for school improvement—and, ultimately, increased student achievement—that focuses on key components and competencies at all levels of the local educational system.
The Dual Capacity-Building Framework helps schools, districts and states to develop a comprehensive family engagement strategy that includes building the capacity of both school personnel and families to partner with one another to promote student success.
Parent Leadership in State Government (PLISG) connects parents and professionals to build stronger families and communities across the state of Michigan.
The PLISG initiative provides training and support to parents in using their voice to impact local, state, and federal program planning and policy development. Parents are given the knowledge and skills to participate on advisory boards, committees, and other decision-making bodies.
This guide provides programs and schools research and best practices to further improve and develop family engagement.
