PBC Parent & Community Engagement 3

Question 1

Which of the following best represents the concept of 'two-way communication' between teachers and families?

Accepted Answer

Interactive platforms where both teachers and parents can send and receive information

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Teachers sending monthly newsletters home

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Annual report cards mailed to parents

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One-way automated phone calls about attendance

Question 2

Which of the following is a key benefit of engaging community organizations as partners in education?

Accepted Answer

It expands resources, mentorship, and real-world learning opportunities for students

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It shifts accountability for student outcomes to the community

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It reduces the need for trained teachers in the classroom

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It allows schools to reduce their operating budgets significantly

Question 3

A teacher is concerned that some parents seem disengaged. Research suggests the most common reason for low parent engagement is:

Accepted Answer

Systemic barriers such as work schedules, transportation, and language access

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Parents do not care about their child's education

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Students ask their parents not to contact the school

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Schools provide too many engagement opportunities

Question 4

What does the term 'funds of knowledge' refer to in the context of family and community engagement?

Accepted Answer

The cultural, household, and community knowledge families bring that can enrich teaching

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The financial donations families make to the school

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The academic knowledge parents have from their own schooling

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The grants available to schools for parent programs

Question 5

When organizing a community forum on school improvement, which practice best promotes equitable participation?

Accepted Answer

Hosting events in community spaces with childcare, transportation support, and multilingual facilitation

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Scheduling the event during school hours on a weekday

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Inviting only PTA members and community leaders

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Conducting the forum entirely online without in-person options

Question 6

A school principal wants to move from a 'parent involvement' model to a 'family engagement' model. What is the key distinction between the two?

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Family engagement views families as partners with a voice in decision-making, while involvement is more school-directed

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Family engagement focuses solely on academic outcomes while involvement addresses social-emotional learning

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Involvement requires more resources than engagement

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Family engagement excludes community organizations from participation

Question 7

Which of the following represents a best practice when designing programs to support parent education and capacity building?

Accepted Answer

Surveying and consulting parents to identify their interests and learning needs before designing programs

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Designing programs based solely on what school staff believe parents need

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Offering only academic subject tutorials for parents

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Limiting programs to parents of students in kindergarten