Welcoming All Families Our school creates a welcoming environment (e.g. has friendly signs and messages in multiple languages, invites diverse perspectives, questions assumptions and intentionally builds relationships). *
Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed. *
Our school encourages families to volunteer. *
Communicating Effectively
Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background).
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Our school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g., email, phone, website). *
Our school provides clear, two-way conversations about student progress or needs. *
Our school helps families understand how they can support their child’s learning. *
Supporting Student Success
Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers).
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Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today’s students. *
Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences). *
Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards. *
Speaking Up for Every Child
Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level.
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Our school listens to families’ concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions. *
Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws. *
Sharing Power
Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic).
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Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel). *
Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan. *
Collaborating with Community
Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community.
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Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families. *