Standard 4: Speaking for Every Child

Definition:

Families are empowered to be advocates for their own and other children, to ensure fairness and access. Families know how school systems operate, how to raise questions, and what their rights and responsibilities are.

Family, School, Community Partnership Dynamics to consider:

• What type of classes does our school or district offer for parents to better understand how the system works?
• How does the school support positive mental health development? Does the school offer classes on mental health for parents and or for students?
• Are parents prepared to monitor students’ progress and guide them toward their goals through high school graduation, post-secondary education, and a career?
• Do parents know how the local school and district operate and how to raise questions or concerns about school and district programs, policies, and activities? Do they understand their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law as well as local ordinances and policies?

PSD Family Engagement Promising Practices Examples:

1. Language, Culture & Equity Parent Academy
2. Fort Collins High School 9^th Grade Transition Night/Graduation Celebration
3. Laurel Elementary School- BrainWise Classes
4. Post-Secondary Readiness and Financial Aid for Arabic Speaking Families
5. Fort Collins High School- Latino Business Luncheon

Resources:

• CDE MTSS FSCP Practice Profile (Standards)
• CDE Promising Partnership Practices (Family Engagement Examples)

National Standards Implementation Guide