Inclusionary Practices Hub

Families

Families are an essential component of the education system and play a critical role in supporting their children’s academic success and social-emotional development. Research has shown that family involvement in schools is associated with better student outcomes, including higher academic achievement, improved attendance, and increased motivation and engagement in learning.

Schools can foster family involvement by creating welcoming and inclusive environments, providing opportunities for meaningful engagement, and building partnerships between families, teachers, and administrators. Effective family-school partnerships involve ongoing communication, mutual respect, and collaboration in decision-making processes related to education and school policy.

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Shasta Brooks

5 Steps to Great Family Communication

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Disability Teaches Us: Meaningful Inclusion Series

Families have an opportunity to learn about how children with disabilities can be included meaningfully and successfully in classrooms with their non-disabled peers. A three-part