TYPE 2--COMMUNICATING

SAMPLE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS

Awareness of own progress in subjects and skills

Knowledge of actions needed to maintain or improve grades

Understanding school programs and policies

Informed decisions about courses and programs

Awareness of own role as courier and communicator in school-family partnerships

SAMPLE RESULTS FOR PARENTS

Understanding school programs and policies

Monitoring and awareness of child's progress in subjects and skills

Responses to student problems

Ease of interactions and communications with school and teachers

High rating of school quality

SAMPLE RESULTS FOR TEACHERS

Diversity of communications with families

Ability to communicate clearly

Use of network of parents to communicate with all families

Ability to understand family views and elicit help with children's progress

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Epstein, J.L., Coates, L., Salinas, K.C., Sanders, M.G., & Simon, B.S. (1997). School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.