Research affirms that schools, families and communities can successfully work together to improve student learning. This portion of the web site contains resources to assist schools to develop meaningful relationships with families and community partners focused on ensuring high levels of learning for all students. For questions or assistance with the research or resources, contact Lou Ann Gvist, ISBF research project director at 1-800-795-4272 or Lgvist@ia-sb.org.
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ISBF Research Briefs
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New! The Boards Role: Engaging Families to Improve Learning
New! Guiding Questions: Family & Community Connections to Improve Learning
ISBF Family, School, Community Connections Brief
Other Resources
Harvard Family Research Project
Here are some resources that can be found at www.hfrp.org.
- Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers, and Parents
- Family Involvement in Middle and High School Students' Education
- Tomasito's Mother Comesto School/La mama de Tomasito visito la escuela
Iowa Statewide Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC)
Listed here are some selected resources found at www.iowaparent.org.
- Parent Friendly Schools Toolkit
- Questions to ask your high schoolers after, "How was school today?"
- Questions to ask your kids after, "How was your day?" (Ages 6-12; in English and Spanish)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Related Links
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Iowa Statewide Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC)
Harvard Family Research Project
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
Center for Family Involvement in Schools
National Parent Teacher Association
Iowa Parent Teacher Association
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Recommended |
Bryk, A.S., & Schneider, B. (2002). Trust in schools. New York, NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Henderson, A.T., & Mapp, K.L. (2002). A new wave of evidence: The impact of school, family and community connections on student achievement (Reseach Synthesis). Austin, TX: National Center for Family & Community Connections with Schools.
Henderson, A.T., Johnson, V., Mapp, K.L. & Davies, D. (2007). Beyond the bake sale: The essential quide to family/school partnerships. New York, NY: New Press.
Shumow, L. (2009). Promising practices for family and community involvement during high school. Information Age Publishing.
Call Lou Ann Gvist, research project director at (515) 288-1991 or 1-800-795-4272 or email Lgvist@ia-sb.org for additional assistance.
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Guiding Questions: Family & Community Connections to Improve Learning
This information brief provides guiding questions that can be asked at the board table to ensure that strong partnerships with families and community members are maximized to benefit the learning needs of all students.
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Guiding Questions: Family & Community Connections to Improve Learning
This information brief provides guiding questions that can be asked at the board table to ensure that strong partnerships with families and community members are maximized to benefit the learning needs of all students.