How One Superintendent Built a Shared Identity from the Ground Up
When Dave Parker began his tenure as superintendent of Forest Grove School District, he didn’t have a blueprint. He had curiosity—and a desire to …
Component: Family and Community Partnerships
The school community purposefully works together to ensure all students get what they need.
Challenging the Deficit Model: A Summary of Community Cultural Wealth
In our classrooms, strength and brilliance often show up in ways we’re not trained to recognize. Tara Yosso’s concept of community cultural wealth…
Heart of the School: Practical Approaches to Family and Community Engagement
This workshop dives into the heart of a thriving school–a shared vision for student readiness. We'll explore how to create a holistic graduate profi…
Unearthing Our Potential: Building Stronger Schools Through Community Asset Mapping
Schools don't exist in isolation. They thrive when they leverage the strengths of the entire community. This interactive workshop introduces the power…
Magnolia High School: Growing Their Community’s Future
Magnolia High School's agriscience community center was highlighted as a model community school that's helping its community solve its food desert pro…
Making Family Engagement Equitable, Intentional, and Effective
Family engagement is a familiar practice in most schools. From parent-teacher conferences to volunteer events, schools regularly invite families into …
Checklist for Making Your Family-Community Partnership Work
Successful family engagement requires a multi-faceted approach. This customizable checklist can help you keep track of new and continuing family engag…
Evaluate Systems & Structures That Support School Communities
During a Crowdsource on March 16, 2023, Anaheim Union High School District shared strategies for effectively engaging parents and family members. How …
Foster Students’ Sense of Self and Community: Develop a Community Service-Based Project Course
Develop a course where students do a community service based project.
Address 6 Root Causes That Get in the Way of Fostering Community Engagement
Educators know community engagement is crucial for school and student success, but many struggle with getting past the various barriers they face. The…