The topic areas within this training guidebook were built on the premise that continuous, sustained family involvement in children s schooling greatly contributes to student achievement and success in school. Effectively engaging parents and families in the education of their children has the potential to be far more transformational than any other type of educational reform. The training focuses on creating an awareness of existing cultural differences and strategies educators can use for improving and developing more effective school-family partnerships. Much of the content involves experiential learning which actively engages people in their own learning.
Adults learn best when there are opportunities to connect their own experience to new content.
Although each topic area can stand on its own, the modules were designed to fit together as a series. Select training modules based on the needs and interests of participants. Use a variety of formats to deliver the training. Possible formats include one to two hours, one day, two days, or three days. Audience The audiences for this training are campus improvement teams that include administrators, teachers, parents, family involvement coordinators, home-school liaisons, and family contact staff.