Staff Training Toolkit
The following PowerPoint presentation and trainer guide can be effective tools to help staff facilitate stronger parent involvement.
Staff Training PowerPoint
Trainer Guide
Supplemental Tools
The following handouts may be used in conjunction with the presentation.
Discussion Guide - Discussion questions on bridging differences in school communities, linking family involvement to student achievement, building relationships, supporting parent advocacy, and engaging families and teachers to work closely together.
Engaging Families to Improve Achievement - Reviews effective practices to encourage parent involvement at home and in the classroom.
Reflection Guide - Questions for training participants to reflect on the presentation.
Evaluation Form for Staff - Form to evaluate the effectiveness and quality of materials and information presented at the staff training workshop.
School Outreach Plan - Template for creating a plan to identify and engage members of the school community.
Tips to Reaching Out - Strategies and tips to help engage "hard-to-reach" families.
Is your primary school open to partnership with parents?
