Creating Positive Family, School, and Community Partnerships: Strategies for Educators

• In Event: The Importance of Family and Place in Professional Development

Abstract

This qualitative case study provides a framework for educators to build strong family, school and community partnerships, including innovative ideas and strategies for communicating effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse families. With the Family, School, and Community Partnering Standards as the theoretical framework (Colorado Department of Education, 2017), experienced educators and administrators shared best practices for developing positive family communication and strong family and community relationships. This study not only provides teachers with practical strategies they can implement, but also adds to the literature by providing potential solutions for the frustration and burnout that some teachers report experiencing when communicating with families (Author, 2017).

Authors

• Jennifer Alayne Tygret, Illinois College

• Stephanie Dewing, University of Southern California