Title: Family-School Partnerships: 9 Beliefs and Attitudes for Success - Institute for Student Achievement
Headings: Family-School Partnerships: 9 Beliefs and Attitudes for Success
Family-School Partnerships: 9 Beliefs and Attitudes for Success
By Abner Oakes

Content: Differences in child observations are expected (e.g., the child does not behave the same way in home situations) and are valuable for assessment and intervention planning. Collaboration has a positive impact on student learning. Educators believe that home and school can accomplish more than either home or school can accomplish alone. They also believe in equality (the willingness to listen to, respect, and learn from one another) and parity (the blending of knowledge, skills, and ideas to enhance positive outcomes for children) 2. Families should be active partners in decision making. Educators believe in the value of making decisions with parents. They avoid such practices as making decisions in separate meetings prior to meeting with parents. Educators recognize parents’ expertise and seek input from them on a regular basis. Educators believe in including parents when addressing concerns about student learning. Problems are solved mutually and without blaming each other.