Standard 3: Supporting Student Success

Definition:

Families and staff continuously collaborate as active partners to support students’ learning at home and at school through a tiered system of supports. Information is shared about student-level and system-level progress.

Family, School, Community Partnership Dynamics to consider:

• How confident do parents feel about their ability to help their children with : Do they feel they have the knowledge and skills to make a difference?
• How does my school inform families on required skills students need in each subject?
• How does my school inform families about homework policies and how to monitor and discuss schoolwork at home?
• How can I help parents assist students with skills that they need to improve?
• Can my school provide families and students with summer learning packets or activities to avoid the 'summer slide'?
• How can I involve families in helping students set academic goals each year and plan for college or work?
• If a parent does not speak English, how can they still support their child with their homework?
• Regular schedule of interactive homework that requires students to demonstrate and discuss what they are learning in class

PSD Family Engagement Promising Practices Examples:

1. Linton Elementary- Creating After School Community
2. Johnson Elementary- Improving Latino Parent Involvement through Home Visit
3. Lesher Middle School- “Noche de Ciencias” (Science Night)
4. Webber Middle School- Elementary to Middle School Transition Informational Meeting
5. Lincoln Middle School- Newcomer Celebration
6. Poudre High School- Visiting our Families
7. FCHS- 9th Grade Transition Night/Graduation Celebration

Resources:

• CDE MTSS FSCP Practice Profile (Standards)
• CDE Promising Partnership Practices (Family Engagement Examples)
• National Standards Implementation Guide
• U.S. Department of Education- Tools for Student Success