Effective school—community partnerships are built on open dialogue and communication. School leaders regularly consult with their local community to construct and share a common vision and goals.
Jill Cogger-Mathieson is building relationships with the Greymouth community and actively supporting families of children with special needs.
Joyce Beck is building the capacity of Kaitangata School, in South Otago, to raise student achievement by involving parents as learning partners.
by Joyce L. Epstein and Karen Clark Salinas
This article discusses the difference between a professional learning community and a school learning community, and suggest ways of engaging parents to enhance student learning. Includes an explanation of Epstein's 'Six Types of Parental Involvement'.
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