Community Leadership: Family and Community Partnerships

Question 1

Rationale and Benefits: When schools initiate partnerships with families and communities, _______ _______ is enhanced and _________ and _______ are strengthened. Community learning opportunities are often engaging and relevant to the real world.

Answer 1

student learning

families and communities

Question 2

Research indicates that family involvement in schools increases student achievement. Some key benefits include: (6)

Answer 2

1. higher test scores and grades,
2. better attendance,
3. more completion of homework,
4. more positive attitudes and behavior,
5. higher graduation rates,
6. greater enrollment in higher education.

Question 3

Schools can help enlist the support of families and communities by: (4)

Answer 3

1. encouraging site visits,
2. teaching parents how to help with homework and projects,
3. offering parenting classes and other programs (and providing translators and child-care during these events), and
4. holding “career days” with community businesses.

Question 4

Ways to grow partnerships: Schools should work to ensure that families and communities understand the _______ and ______ their students are working toward and how they can help them progress (all helping to move in the same direction).

Answer 4

goals and standards