PRINCIPAL FACE CHECKLIST

Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Best Practices Checklist

Use this checklist to reflect on and strengthen family engagement at your school.

1. FACE Team

• We have a Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Team that includes
  teachers administrators, staff, and families.

• Our FACE Team meets regularly (at least once a month).

• We use our school goals to create and guide our Family
  Engagement Plan.

2. Family Engagement Plan / Compact

• Our school has a Family Engagement Plan or Compact that:

  • Clearly communicates our school goals to families

  • Explains why these goals matter

  • Lists ways families can support learning at home

  • Is written in family-friendly language

• What family engagement opportunities are you planning for parents to support your goals? Do these
  opportunities provide a clear link to student learning that aligns with the school–family compact?

3. FACE Training for Staff

• Our staff has participated in FACE training provided by the District FACE Department.

• Training is targeted to meet our school’s specific needs.

4. Data & Family Feedback

• We collect feedback from families using district-provided, research-based survey questions.

• The District FACE Team analyzes and shares survey results with our school.

• Our FACE Team reviews the data and develops an action plan to strengthen engagement.

5. FACE Resources

• We know where to find additional FACE resources and tools.

• Visit the District FACE website homepage for more information.