The TA Center is excited to announce the MiFamily Partnership Assessment, a pair of tools for schools that want to build and maintain partnerships with families. The main goal of the MiFamily Partnership Assessment is to help schools and families understand their strengths together and identify ways to improve family partnership practices. Insights from the assessment align with Michigan’s Family Engagement Framework, ensuring a research-based approach to improving partnerships.
Recommended Uses
Recommended Uses
- Schools and families can use the results from the MiFamily Partnership Assessment to set priorities, create strategies, and develop action plans that lead to meaningful change.
- The Administration Fidelity Checklist (see the Administration Guide) is designed for use before, during, and after the collection of MiFamily Partnership Assessment data. This checklist is monitored by the MiFamily Partnership Assessment Coordinators.
- It is essential to communicate to all respondents and the school community as a whole that the purpose of the assessment is not to assign blame, evaluate individual teachers, or target individual families. Rather, the assessment process and results should be used as a means of collective reflection and action, with the goal of enhancing family partnerships and ultimately improving student outcomes.
- The primary intent of the MiFamily Partnership Assessment is to facilitate reflective practices and foster collaborative efforts among school staff and families to strengthen family engagement. It is designed to provide insights into current practices and identify areas for improvement rather than serve as a tool for evaluating individual teachers or reinforcing negative beliefs about families. Emphasizing this intent is crucial for maintaining ethical integrity and ensuring that the assessment process remains focused on promoting positive outcomes for students and families.
- Schools should develop action plans based on the insights gained from the assessment, with a focus on implementing strategies to strengthen family partnerships and support student success.
Research
Research
The MiMTSS TA Center has begun the process of researching the technical adequacy of the MiFamily Partnership Assessment. Research will continue as resources are available.
| Research Area | Status and Predicted Timelines |
| Content Validation |
Completed September 2023 through December 2024:
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| Response Process Validation | 2025-2026, as resources permit |
| Test-Retest Reliability | 2025-2026, as resources permit |
| Construct Validation | To be determined, after sufficient data collection |
| Predictive Validation | To be determined, after construct validation |
Beta Release
Beta Release
The MiFamily Partnership Assessment includes two aligned versions—one for families and one for school staff—which provide opportunities to develop a full picture of how to strengthen home-school connections. Schools and families can use the results to develop action plans, set priorities, and create strategies for meaningful partnerships.
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Feedback Survey and Contact Information
Feedback Survey and Contact Information
After exploring the MiFamily Partnership Assessment resources, please complete this brief form to share what went well, what additional improvements could be made, and to let us know if you are interested in providing additional feedback in the future.
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