SDL Community and Family Engagement

Question 1

Which approach BEST supports meaningful family engagement in a school district according to SDL principles?

Accepted Answer

Creating two-way communication channels that invite family input into decisions

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Sending monthly newsletters home

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Hosting one annual open house event

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Requiring families to attend school board meetings

Question 2

A district leader wants to increase community trust. Which strategy is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Engaging community members in collaborative problem-solving before decisions are made

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Issuing press releases about district accomplishments

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Displaying student achievement data on the district website

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Hosting awards ceremonies for top-performing schools

Question 3

When developing a community engagement plan, a superintendent should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Assess current family and community perceptions and engagement barriers

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Draft a communications calendar

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Hire a public relations coordinator

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Survey staff about preferred outreach methods

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a community school model?

Accepted Answer

A school that co-locates community services and builds partnerships to support student and family needs

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A school governed entirely by parents

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A school that outsources non-academic programs to community organizations

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A school that requires community service hours for graduation

Question 5

A district leader notices that family engagement is lower in communities with high poverty rates. The MOST appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Remove engagement barriers such as transportation, childcare, and language access

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Increase the number of required parent-teacher conferences

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Focus engagement efforts on higher-income communities

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Penalize schools with low family engagement rates

Question 6

Under ESSA, which stakeholder group must be meaningfully consulted in developing the district's Title I plan?

Accepted Answer

Parents of students served by Title I programs

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The state department of education only

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The school board only

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District administrators and principals