Give committee members responsibility for coordinating projects to create ownership in family-school partnerships and to ease the principal's burden. Recruit parents, senior citizens, and other students to volunteer. Make it possible for everyone to volunteer in some way at school, home, or school events. Appoint a volunteer coordinator to survey school staff, and oversee the training and scheduling of volunteers. Don't forget to recognize volunteers' contributions.
Families work cooperatively, reasoning and thinking logically to solve problems.
Facilitators can usually be obtained through CESAs or university staff. Get fathers on board by offering some opportunities tailored for them to learn with children. Many schools send newsletters to parents informing them on a weekly or monthly basis, about school events. Especially appreciated by families are articles containing specific tips about activities or practices parents can do to help children learn and grow. If your school uses a purchased camera-ready newsletter, be sure to supplement it with information about learning occurring in the child's classroom and school.