To build confidence in all families own ability to support their student’s learning by navigating the school system, advocating for their children and partnering with our school/district community in a welcoming climate to improve student achievement.
Definition of Family Engagement
The various ways that a child’s adult caretaker (biological parents, foster parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.) at home, school or in the community, effectively support children’s learning and healthy development. (Mapp, 2012)
Benefits of Engaged Families
Students
Have better social skills and behavior
Have higher self esteem
Adapt well to the school environment
Adapt better to school
Attend more regularly
Schools have higher staff morale Positive school environment
Family Engagement Framework California Department of Education Please click on the image for more information