Category: Family Engagement Planning

Patterns of Participation Tool worksheet

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School

November 24, 2020

Patterns of Participation on Teams

Use this data gathering tool from Elena Aguilar’s Art of Coaching Teams to analyze patterns of participation on teams that include families. Who is participating, how, and how much? Are there voices of certain...

Healthy Communication Reflection Tool worksheet

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School

November 24, 2020

Healthy Communication on Teams with Families: A Reflection Tool

This tool is designed for coaches, school and district leaders, and their leadership teams. Its purpose is to help with analyzing communication patterns on teams that include families. The tool will guide you through...

Cover of Ready4K Can't-Miss Family Engagement Events

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Remote Learning for Schools

October 30, 2020

How to Host Events that Families Won’t Want to Miss

Ready4K recently hosted a webinar on how schools can set up a “can’t-miss family engagement event.” This 2 page handout presents the key takeaways from their event, including specific tips for virtual events.

Community Partnerships / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School

October 19, 2020

Podcast: Fam Jam from South Dakota’s Statewide Family Engagement Center

The Fam Jam is a fun, energetic podcast created by the South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center bringing together schools, families, and community members to discuss tricky topics in supporting students. For example, on...

Academics / Child Well-being / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Organizations for Families / Remote Learning for Fams / Remote Learning for Schools / Social Emotional / Transitions

September 30, 2020

InspirEd Virtual Learning Series for Families and Schools

This virtual learning series by OCALI and the Ohio Department of Education includes sessions on: setting up a learning environment at home, supporting positive behaviors at home and school, and co-planning to ensure that...

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School

August 26, 2020

Measuring How Well Families Trust your Schools

Trust in the school is an important indicator of how well your school is connecting and working with families to support their child’s learning and growth. The two parent trust scales below: Parent Trust...

Front Cover of Flamboyan Foundation Beginning of Year Relationship Building Strategy Guide for Educators

Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading / Remote Learning for Schools / Uncategorized

August 11, 2020

Four Ways to Build Relationships with Families At the Beginning of the School Year

In order to support families in their “5 essential roles to accelerate learning,” the Flamboyan Foundation has developed a 23 page guide focusing on four big ways educators can build strong relationships with families...

Academics / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Learning at Home / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Schools

August 3, 2020

Family-Centered Instructional Planning Do’s and Don’ts for Remote Learning

We know that many teachers are working to ensure students can be successful remote learners this school year. Our guide for educators can be used to better understand what it looks like to take...

Hawaii 2020 Family Engagement Guide for Educators

Communication / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Recommended Reading / Remote Learning for Schools

July 31, 2020

“Virtual Family Engagement” Toolkit for Educators

This support guide developed by the Hawaii Statewide Family Engagement Center is designed to provide a foundation on how to connect with families in the new learning landscape. It describes and provides examples of...

Communication / Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Engagement Planning / For Schools / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Schools

July 28, 2020

Video Tutorials for Education Apps and Services for Families (Available in Multiple Languages)

One way to equip families and students with the tools they need to succeed in a virtual or blended learning environment this school year is to provide families with short video tutorials along with...