Building Connections with Families
Building trusting relationships can help families and school staff to authentically work together. These connections help each partner value the other and develop a shared understanding of how to work as a team. Relationships are critical for addressing mistrust some families experience toward the educational system and serve as a foundation for solving problems and resolving conflict.
Family Engagement Resources for Building Connections with Families
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Stronger together workshops for families
The Alaska Family Engagement Center (AFEC) staff provides tailored workshops for families, offering resources that enhance family-school partnerships and improve student outcomes. AFEC can host virtually or in person; find out more by viewing the flyer below.
Often I waited to build relationships with families until something went wrong, and then it is hard to do. Now I am going to start building relationships at the beginning of the year so that when things get hard, we have something to build on.
Did you know?
Research supports the importance of strong relationships. Researchers have found that trust among school staff and families is a key predictor of school performance.
