Parent & Community Engagement Flashcards

Which strategy is most effective for encouraging meaningful parent involvement in a student's education?

Answer: Providing multiple communication channels and flexible meeting times

Offering multiple communication channels and flexible scheduling accommodates diverse family schedules and preferences, maximizing parent participation.

According to ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act), schools must provide parents with which of the following?

Answer: Timely notice when their child is taught by a teacher who does not meet state certification requirements

ESSA requires schools to notify parents in a timely manner when their child is assigned to a teacher who is not fully certified or qualified.

A teacher notices that a non-English-speaking parent has not responded to written communication. What is the best first step?

Answer: Arrange for an interpreter or use translated materials

Providing an interpreter or translated materials ensures equitable access to school communication and respects the parent's language needs.

Epstein's framework for school-family-community partnerships includes how many types of involvement?

Answer: 6

Epstein's model identifies six types: parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision making, and collaborating with community.

Which of the following best describes a 'community asset map' in the context of school-community engagement?

Answer: An inventory of local resources, organizations, and strengths that can support student learning

A community asset map identifies existing strengths, organizations, and resources in the local community that can be leveraged to support student and family needs.

When hosting a parent meeting, which practice best supports inclusive community engagement?

Answer: Providing childcare, translation services, and multiple meeting times

Offering childcare, translation, and varied times removes practical barriers that often prevent diverse families from attending school events.

Which type of parent involvement, according to Epstein, refers to parents helping children with homework and supporting learning at home?

Answer: Learning at home

Epstein's 'Learning at Home' type focuses on parents supporting academic learning outside school, including homework help and home learning activities.