After completion of this module, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify the standards that guide family/community partnerships with schools
2. Evaluate the barriers that exist in his/her school
3. Create an implementation plan for an effective family/community partnership at his/her school
4. Cite examples of successful implementations
5. Access resources for further study and support
Domain 6: Improving Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community
6a: Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community;
6b: Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances;
6c: Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students;
6d: Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and
6e: Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
(Teacher Leadership Exploratory Consortium. (2012). Teacher leader model standards. Retrieved from http://www.teacherleaderstandards.org)
1. Welcoming all families into the school community
2. Communicating effectively
3. Supporting student success
4. Speaking up for every child
5. Sharing power
6. Collaborating with community