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The success of all students
is supported by families, schools and communities working together in true
partnerships. |
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2007 CISL Survey:
Partnerships Are High Priorities, But Training Needed
By Chris Barron
CISL Writer/Researcher
chris.barron@k12.wa.us |
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Districts and schools consider
family and community partnerships a top priority, but need more
training, help in networking with family and community groups
and access to a database of promising practices, a new survey
found. The survey,
conducted by the Center for the Improvement of Student Learning
from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, also
found that most districts and schools aren't aware or are not
using research or best practice models for engaging families and
communities.
The survey was conducted from
May through July of 2007 and open to all districts and public
schools in the state.
"It gives us a clear mandate for
our work," CISL Director Janet Hayakawa said. "The Legislature
gave us broad brush strokes and the survey gives us a clear
directions on what it is we need to do. |
Click here to download a PDF version
of the CISL survey. |
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"This survey helped us identify
what it is districts and schools really need. The desire to
reach out to families and communities is there, but they need
information, skill building and tools. That's what we're going
to do The survey came at a perfect time to clarify the need and
give us a clear direction for our work."
Below is a summary of the
survey and its key findings. Click on the survey thumbnail above
to download a full PDF version of the report.
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KEY FINDINGS
Key findings in the school and district surveys are as
follows:
● Many
districts and schools are operating from the traditional
model of family and community engagement: “Come when we
invite.”
● Districts
and schools are not aware or not using research and best
practice models available for engaging families and
communities.
● Most
districts and schools have staff and/or volunteers to
assist in coordinating family and community involvement. |
● Districts
and schools agree on the top three areas where they need
assistance in implementing successful partnership
programs. The needs are: training, networking with
families and community groups, and access to a database
of successful practices.
CISL TOP PRIORITIES
From this survey, CISL will help districts and schools
implement successful partnership programs. CISL will:
1. Provide guidance and resources (via toolkits,
conferences, workshops and Website).
2. Provide training (via conferences and workshops)
and access to promising practices (via Website). |
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