Teachers recognize that educating children is a shared responsibility involving the school, parents or guardians, and the community. Teachers improve communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community in order to promote trust and understanding and build partnerships with all segments of the school community. Teachers seek solutions to overcome cultural and economic obstacles that may stand in the way of effective family and community involvement in the education of their students.

Teachers should: • Improve communication and collaboration between the school and the home and community; • Promote trust and understanding and build partnerships with school community; and • Seek solutions to overcome obstacles that prevent family and community involvement.

Artifacts

Digital Academy - worked with Family Academy to help Hispanic parents to engage in their students' academics at ZMS. Provided 21 students who needed personal laptops for academic use.

Talking Pts app - use and encourage colleagues to use app to communicate with non-native parents.