PLA Academic Playbook | Page 153

Family INVOLVEMENT & ENGAGEMENT

BUILDINGS EXPECTATIONS

Minimum of 1 family event a month in order to bring families together for celebrations and other events Click here for example event planning

School based Family Engagement Committee established prior to the start of the year to begin the planning process

EXAMPLES OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS

A/B Honor Roll Celebrations each quarter

Math Family Night (Share support tips with parents)

Reading Family Night (Share support tips with parents)

Student-led conferences

Muffins with Moms (monthly)

All Pro Dads Club (monthly)

Black History Month Celebration

Book Fairs

Fall Festivals

Spring Flings

Field Day

Field Trips

Parent/Teacher Conferences (quarterly for struggling scholars, 1st and 4th quarter for all scholars on track)

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Opportunities for Family Input

Providing opportunities for families to have input is a great opportunity to help families feel valued and have a sense of belonging.

Surveys

Parent Teacher Organizations

Include families in a variety of activities and committees

Include families’ input when evaluation systems and programming

Communicates with families on a regular basis

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