Research suggests that students who regularly engage in family activities related to their education are more likely to achieve higher academic scores, decrease the amount of absenses, and improve overall health and learning. Family engagement has become increasingly important, and plays a crucial role in a child’s education. Meaningful family engagement occurs as a result of an authentic partnership between the home and organizations including schools, YMCA, and recreational programs. S&S is committed to helping communities work together to improve the learning process.
Discover how to boost family engagement in your program with our curated resources below. Whether you're an educator, program director, or community leader, we've got the tools you need to create a thriving, supportive learning environment.
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Creating opportunities for parents to actively participate in their child’s learning journey is paramount. S&S is committed to helping schools meet their yearly progress goals and bridge the learning gap created by the pandemic. We understand that Family Engagement can be a challenge in many communities, and support is needed to create a strong school to home connection. Our team can help build a comprehensive program to meet any of your family engagement objectives, including take-home bags, family night kits, reading kits, resource guides, snacks for your events, and more.
Our Family Engagement Take Home Bags are thoughtfully designed to extend an active and engaging learning environment from the classroom to the home. By including age-appropriate books, craft materials, and interactive activities related to STEAM, SEL, Literacy, and Math, we can provide a comprehensive learning experience while aligning with the criteria for allowable Title 1 expenditures. With grade-specific options available, our products cater to the unique learning requirements of each age group, ensuring a holistic and engaging educational learning experience for students. We also provide a comprehensive Parent Engagement Guide to further support families in their involvement.
Our Family Engagement Night Kits are an excellent tool to strengthen the bond between families and schools while enhancing childrens' learning and development skills. Each kit is packed in a reusable tub for portability and convenience, and meets the needs of 60 children in grades K-3. Our kits include products to support 4 learning stations - Activity Station, Book Station, Craft Station, and Game Station. They also include a detailed guide on how to effectively plan a Family Engagement Night, where learning becomes a family event!
By embracing our family engagement tools, schools can foster a collaborative partnership between teachers and parents, enabling students to thrive academically and socially. This reinforces the importance of family engagement in education and helps create a supportive community focused on student progress. With S&S as your partner, you can build a robust family engagement program that meets your school's unique needs and help every student reach their full potential.
According to Dr. Karen Mapp, a strong connection between the school and family leads to higher grades, test scores, attendance, and graduation rates. Students also benefit from increased self-esteem and confidence when their families are actively involved. Strong partnerships with families are essential for schools, community organizations, and faith-based organizations. Dr. Steve Constantino has provided researched-based principles for schools and organizations to expand their partnerships with families to promote improved student learning.
These 5 principles serve as an essential foundation to implement, measure, and sustain true family engagement.
Principle #1 - Create a Culture that Engages Every Family - This step is foundational because the collective beliefs and values must truly be supportive of engaging every family. Authentic family engagement cannot occur unless it is embraced in the organizational culture.
Principle #2 - Communicate Effectively & Develop Relationships - When there is meaningful two-way communication with families, stronger relationships and trust develops between the families and the school.
Principle #3 - Build Family Efficacy - When parents are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support their child's learning, they can play a tremendous role in improving students' learning outside of school. Our Family Engagement Take-Home Bags are such a powerful way for organizations to promote family efficacy.
Principle #4 - Engage Every Family in Decision Making - Organizations should put processes and structures in place to ensure that each family's voice is valued, respected, and heard. Families should have a voice in decisions and policies impacting the school or organization. This makes families feel appreciated and promotes more meaningful engagement.
Principle #5 - Engage the Greater Community - It is important to leverage the resources in the community to best support families. Schools can form productive and strategic partnerships with YMCA's, Boys & Girls Clubs, and civic organizations to maximize their collective impact on students' achievement and success.
These five guiding principles form the basis of an effective family engagement framework, providing a foundation for creating a culture that values strong, authentic partnerships between schools and parents.
S&S is proud to announce our partnership with Successful Innovations, a leader and proven education reform specialist in strategic family engagement solutions. Through this collaboration, we can provide communities with the resources needed to support the learning process. As the founder and host of the National Family Engagement Summit, Successful Innovations is committed to supporting the capacity building and growth of family-facing professionals and administrators who are passionate about growing and developing positive family and school partnerships.
The 2025 summit will be held in Richmond, Virginia in October. Attendees can also attend virtually. S&S Worldwide is a Silver Sponsor for this event. Learn more at www.nfesummit.com.
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