LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AS VALUED PARTNERS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF THEIR CHILDREN!

Key Benefits of Family & Community Engagement Learning Opportunities

Impact of Family & Community Engagement

Parent and community engagement is a fundamental and necessary piece of a successful educational experience. The involvement of parents is considered a “best practice” in educational research, and schools should encourage all families to be involved in their child’s education. PNW BOCES offers many learning opportunities to help schools understand the impact of family engagement.

Learn to Develop Effective Strategies to Connect Schools, Families, and Community

Effective communication builds trust, improves relationships, and promotes team building. Effective family and community engagement helps all stakeholders move students closer to their goals. Schools and districts must ensure that their environment is welcoming to all students, parents, and community members, and that everyone has an equal voice in the education of their children. Come learn with us on how to improve communication with varying stakeholders.

Learn How Family, School, and Community Engagement Can Improve Student Achievement and Influence School Reform

Parents and families can be powerful influences on their children’s educational success. As experts on their child’s strengths and needs, parents are the best advocates. Family and community engagement provides for structure and consistency between home and school. Behavior and academic skills practiced at home help to improve achievement at school. Come learn how to engage families in this process to improve programming and instruction for students.

Enhanced Staff Understanding of Family-Community Needs

Effective family and community engagement is responsive to the needs of the families and community members. This communication should be culturally responsive and in languages and modes that can be understood by all. Come learn with us on how to plan, develop, and implement protocols and procedures to ensure family and community engagement is culturally responsive, meeting the needs of all.