Resources

Browse our library full of resources grounded in REAL Family Engagement. Use the contents of this library to develop, embed, and sustain your family engagement practice. There’s something for everyone, no matter your education experience, or background.

Guidance

Communicating with Families around Academics

We’ve identified eight ways that teachers should communicate with families to improve student outcomes. By keeping these dos and don’ts in mind when you create spaces to communicate with families,...

Nov. 16, 2022•Academic Partnering

Guidance

Communicating with Families in Different Contexts

Communication between families and educators is essential to supporting student needs, building trust with families, and acting as true partners. You will inevitably have tough conversations about behavior, attendance, or...

Nov. 16, 2022•Ongoing Communication Methods

Guidance

Academic Partnering: Creating Meaningful Experiences with Families

Academic partnering is a core component of REAL Family Engagement, the approach we champion to support strong school-family partnerships. Whether it’s during a parent-teacher conference, an APTT or Academic Parent-Teacher...

Nov. 16, 2022•Academic Partnering

Guidance

The Five Roles in Action

Families play Five Essential Roles in their children's education: communicating high expectations, monitoring their child's performance, supporting learning at home, guiding their child's education, and advocating for their child. And...

Aug. 12, 2022•Asset-Based Beliefs about Families

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Preparing for Effective Conferences with Families

When educators and families act as equal partners in collaboration and decision-making, students can do their best academically, socially, and emotionally. Conferences should be a two-way dialogue between parents and...

Aug. 12, 2022•Academic Partnering

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Feedback Reflection Tool

We all want to feel heard when sharing our opinions or suggestions. Whether you're seeking out feedback from families or receiving it, reflecting on and incorporating what you hear is...

Aug. 12, 2022•Asset-Based Beliefs about Families

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