Staff Contact: Kathleen Walts, executive director, Professional Learning and Family Engagement
Subject: Family Engagement Policy
Other Staff Present:
Iona Spikes, director, Equity and Family Management
Renee LaHuffman-Jackson, coordinator, Family Partnerships
Meeting Category: December 16, 2021
School Board Action Required: Decision
Summary:
- Intended to support families, students, principals, teachers and staff to develop a common understanding of family and community engagement.
- Based on family engagement research – Dual Capacity Building Framework 2.0 and National PTA’s National Standards for Family-School Partnerships
- Informed by consultation with stakeholders.
- Highlights the need for initiatives to be systemic and integrated into educational structure and processes
Recommendation:
Approve the Family Engagement Policy as detailed in the agenda item.