Resources
The CFEC develops and shares resources to support families and school districts to partner effectively.
American Parents Have No Idea How Their Kids Are Doing in School
by Jenny Anderson
Many American parents would be shocked to know where their kids were actually achieving. Nationally, 90% of parents think their children are reading and doing math at or above grade level. In fact, 26% of eighth graders are proficient or above in math and 31% are proficient or above in English, according to Learning Heroes, an organization that collects data and creates resources to improve parent-teacher relationships.
Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation
by Floyd Cobb (Author), John Krownapple (Author), Brenda CampbellJones (Foreword)
Even with access to compelling theories and approaches such as multicultural education, culturally responsive teaching, culturally relevant instruction, culturally sustaining pedagogy, schools still struggle to implement equitable change that reshapes the academic experiences of students marginalized by the prevailing history, culture, and traditions in public education. Through their work, the authors aim to equip educators with the tools necessary to deliver the promise of democracy through schools by breaking the cycle of equity dysfunction once and for all.
Equity Partnerships: A Culturally Proficient Guide to Family, School, and Community Engagement 1st Edition
by Angela R. Clark-Louque (Author), Randall B. Lindsey (Author), Reyes L. Quezada (Author), Cynthia L. Jew (Author)
Discover new concepts and strategies to engage families and communities―and reduce, if not eliminate, barriers--through four essential principles: communication, connection, collaboration, and community.
School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Your Handbook for Action
by Joyce. L Epstein and Associates
Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, this fourth edition of a bestseller will help educators develop effective and equitable programs of family and community engagement.
Responsive Co-creation: NCFL’s family literacy model in action
by National Center for Families Learning
Learn how the family literacy model can assist with strengthening co-creation between families and schools.
What role should parents play in schools? Five districts are teaming up to include them.
by The Colorado Sun
Learn about the launch of the Colorado Family Engagement Collaborative funded by the Statewide Family Engagement Center grant.
Statewide Family Engagement Center to launch in Colorado
by Colorado Education Initiative
Learn how school districts and non-profits are collaborating across the state to strengthen family, school, and community partnerships.