RESOURCES FOR ADMINISTRATORS
What Administrators Need to Know About Family Engagement
This two-part series for administrators will present a deep dive into Family Engagement from multiple perspectives. We examine family engagement research, strategies, and best practices that can be implemented in a variety of different settings. Practical experiences from family members will be shared. Action steps for developing the capacity of schools and families to form meaningful and productive partnerships for improving student outcomes will be discussed.
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS
Engaging Families in the IEP Process: A Guide for Schools https://www.pattan.net/Publications/Engaging-Families-in-the-IEP-Process-A-Guide-for-S
This publication explores how schools can reframe the IEP process and take active steps to include families as educational partners. When families are not just involved, but actively engaged, students achieve better grades, higher test scores, and increased graduation rates.
A family-friendly explanation of each section of the IEP is included, as well as considerations and conversation starters for use at the IEP team meeting.
Teachers’ Desk Reference: Family and Community Engagement
Teachers’ Desk: Reference Communicating with Families
PaTTAN Family Engagement Newsletter
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Paraprofessionals’ Roles in Family Education: A Key to Student Success
Students achieve great results when they are supported by families and educators taking an active role in their education. Paraprofessionals have a unique role in a student’s life as they provide many opportunities to help students across the day. Participants will learn best practices, the importance of family engagement to students’ success, and how to do their part each day in the classroom. As with all interactions with students, families, staff, and your community, please refer to your LEA’s policies and procedures for guidance. We aim for you to learn new information, clarify prior learning, and affirm previous conversations in this session. (1 hour)