We’ve officially wrapped up another school year, and summer break is in full swing across most of the country. Looking back on the last year, many educators are building family engagement plans to strengthen relationships between schools and families in the upcoming school year. In this edition, you’ll find inspiration from across the country. You’ll also find a list of ParentPowered’s upcoming events for professional development, product demonstrations, and more. We hope these resources prove to be helpful in planning an outstanding 23-24 year.
Top Read
The Case for Strong Family and Community Engagement in Schools
Elizabeth M. Ross, Harvard Graduate School of Education
This article provides a quick overview of renowned family engagement expert Karen Mapp’s new book: Everyone Wins! The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships & Implications for Practice. Tap into her expertise and experience as former deputy superintendent in the Boston Public Schools to understand the why and how of family engagement.
Reads Worth Your Time
Winning Family Engagement Plans
An 11% increase in district-wide graduation rates is just one of the reasons the California School Boards Association (CSBA) recognized Victor Valley Union High School District’s Family Engagement Program. Learn how they harnessed the power of family engagement – through the adolescent years!
Building Strong Relationships as a School Principal
By Brittany R. Collins, Edutopia
Principal Carise Echols is the recipient of the 2022 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Outstanding Assistant Principal Award for the state of Arkansas. In this article, she shares how she navigates social and emotional learning and community building at school.
From the ParentPowered Desk
Six Principles for Crafting Family Engagement Plans
An effective family engagement plan cultivates strong family-school partnerships. Discover six key principles guiding their success. Read on.
Three Powerful Examples of Family Engagement
Examples of family engagement plans in schools range far and wide. Explore the most effective elements with three powerful stories from the field. Read on.
Upcoming Events
Join a live product demo if you aren’t yet offering digital family engagement to your community.
Save the date July 18th to learn about using family voice to boost kindergarten readiness. Stay tuned for more details.
Block off 2pm July 25 for a can’t miss professional learning opportunity! More to come soon.
“We need to invest in things that parents don’t have to show up for, things that show up for parents in their homes.”
— Angela Glore, Executive Director, First 5 Del Norte
