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Dual Capacity Framework and the National Standards
The document outlines 6 standards for effective family-school partnerships as part of a dual capacity framework. The standards are: 1) welcoming all families and building an inclusive school community, 2) communicating effectively through multiple channels, 3) supporting student success through parent-teacher communication and engagement, 4) empowering families to advocate for their children's success, 5) strengthening the family voice in shared decision making, 6) connecting the school with community resources to support families and students.
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- 3. Standard 1 WelcomingAll Families Create a climate that welcomes all families • Develop personal relationships • Create a family friendly atmosphere • Provide opportunities for volunteering Build a respectful inclusive school community • Respect all families • Remove economic obstacles to participation • Ensure accessible programming
- 4. Standard 2 CommunicatingEffectively Share information between school and families • Use multiple communication paths • Survey families to identify issues and concerns • Have access to the principal • Provide information on current issues • Facilitate connections among families
- 5. Standard 3 SupportingStudent Success Share information about student progress • Ensure parent-teacher communication • Link student work to academic standards • Use standardized test results to increase achivement • Share school progress Support learning by engaging families • Engage families in classroom learning • Develop family ability to strengthen learning at home • Promote after-school learning
- 6. Standard 4 SpeakingUp for Every Child Understanding how the school system works • Understand how the school and district operate • Understand rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws • Learn about resources • Resolve problems and conflicts Empowering families to support their own and other children’s success in school • Develop families’ capacity to be effective advocates • Plan for the future • Smooth transitions • Engage in civic advocacy for student achievement
- 7. Standard 5 SharedPower Strengthening the family voice in shared decision making • Have a voice in all decisions that affect children • Address equity issues • Develop parent leadership Building family social and political connections • Connect families to local officials • Develop an effective parent involvement organization that represents all families
- 8. Standard 6 Collaboratingwith the Community Connecting the school with community resources • Partner with community groups to strengthen families and support student success • Organize support from community partners • Turn the school into a hub of community life • Link to community resources
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