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Trusting Family Partnerships contribute to positive student outcomes when family members and school staff have respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with shared responsibility for student learning; when family members have options for meaningful involvement in their children’s education and in the life of the school; and the school responds to family interests and involvement in a culturally responsive manner.
This film shows how Trusting Family Partnerships are created by including families in important school decision-making teams and leadership roles.
Use this discussion guide along with the SWIFT in 60 video to talk with school stakeholders about what trusting family partnerships could look like at your school.
View GuideUse this PowerPoint to introduce the SWIFT feature: Trusting Family Partnerships. The PowerPoint provides guidance on why the feature is essential for inclusive school reform. It also introduces implementation steps and examples.
View IntroYour school can take specific action steps to develop trusting family partnerships.
View Steps