ABCTE Family & Community Engagement Flashcards
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What is a key barrier that prevents many families from engaging with schools?
Answer: Work schedules, transportation, and language barriers
Practical barriers such as inflexible work schedules, lack of transportation, and language differences are the most common obstacles to family engagement.
Which of the following best describes 'community partnerships' in education?
Answer: Relationships between schools and local businesses, organizations, and agencies to support student learning
Community partnerships involve collaborations between schools and local organizations, businesses, and agencies that bring additional resources and support to students.
How should teachers respond when a family's cultural practices differ from mainstream school expectations?
Answer: Acknowledge and respect cultural differences while building bridges between home and school
Culturally responsive family engagement acknowledges diverse family practices and builds respectful relationships that honor cultural differences while supporting school success.
What is the purpose of a school-family compact under Title I?
Answer: A written agreement describing how families, students, and school staff will share responsibility for student learning
A school-family compact is a voluntary written agreement that outlines the shared responsibilities of families, students, and school staff in supporting student achievement.
Which communication strategy is most effective for building relationships with hard-to-reach families?
Answer: Making positive phone calls before problems arise
Positive outreach calls before problems occur build trust and open lines of communication, making families more receptive when challenges do arise.
What does 'two-way communication' mean in the context of family engagement?
Answer: Both families and school staff actively share information and feedback
Two-way communication ensures that information flows both from school to family and from family to school, creating genuine dialogue rather than one-way notifications.