Busting Barriers to Partnering with Schools in Literacy for Families

The purpose of Family Partnership sessions for families is to welcome families of all configurations, cultures, and languages into conversation; learn more about how to help create positive and supportive family partnerships between home and school; and foster adult learning and implementation of routines at school and home.

Agenda

  1. Why Family Partnership?
  2. Elements of Family Partnership
  3. Scenarios: Acknowledging Success and Busting Barriers
  4. Resources and Next Steps

Outcomes

  • Identify elements of effective family and school partnerships in literacy
  • Reflect on relatable scenarios with successes and barriers
  • Identify and commit to next steps and actions to enhance and improve family partnerships in your context