The state of Tennessee has adopted the standards from the National Standards for Implementation to empower parents, educators, community members, and students to work together for the educational success of all children and youth.
Research consistently demonstrates the benefits of family-school-community partnerships. These benefits include, but are not limited to::
Standards for Family-School Partnerships
Standard 1-Welcoming All Families into the School Community
Families are active participants in the life of the school, and feel welcomed, valued, and connected to each other, to school staff, and to what students are learning and doing in class.
Standard 2-Communicating Effectively
Families and school staff engage in regular, two-way meaningful communication about student learning.
Standard 3-Supporting Student Success
Families and school staff continuously collaborate to support students' learning and healthy development both at home and at school, and have regular opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and skills to do so effectively.
Standard 4-Speaking Up for Every Child
Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure that students are treated fairly and have access to learning opportunities that will support their success.
Standard 5-Sharing Power
Families and school staff are equal partners in decisions that affect children and families and together inform, influence, and create policies, practices, and programs.
Standard 6-Collaborating with the Community
Families and school staff collaborate with community members to connect students, families, and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services, and civic participation.