This session explores high impact authentic school-family partnerships practices and how one district has implemented them to foster stronger relationships, deepen trust, create more inclusive communities, and ensure more equitable access for underrepresented families. It explores practical strategies to build the dual capacity of families and educators, such as positive outreach systems, two-way communication apps, home visits, and a team-based framework for transforming school communities.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore high impact strategies to strengthen relationships, increase two-way communication, and center family voices
- Walk away with concrete strategies for deepening partnerships with families at the intersection of cultural responsiveness, family engagement, and SEL
