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The Family Engagement Tool

The five steps of the FET guide a school team (which includes parents) in assessing every aspect of its family engagement programs and practices. The FET helps the school determine needs, set priorities, and develop a plan for a strengthened school community.

The Family Engagement tool offers the option of an indicator-based system to assess levels of implementation on best practices in family engagement, develop a detailed plan, and monitor progress of the plan. Both versions of the Family Engagement Tool allow the School Community Builder to offer ongoing suggestions through the web-based coaching system.


Brings focus to strengths and areas needing improvement...
This 5-step tool: 1) provides rubrics to assess key school policies (or procedural documents), 2) presents a team survey to offer insights into the effectiveness of current practices, and 3) includes a needs assessment which identifies areas of family engagement for the school improvement plan. For Title I Schools, the FET's rubrics use the Non-regulatory Guidance as the basic measure, but show how the school can move beyond compliance.

Provides a rich library of resources...

The FET not only provides the assessment necessary to develop a strong improvement plan, it also gives access to a rich library of family engagement materials. The materials are aligned with the assessment tool and include hundreds of planning tools, family engagement curricula, and professional development programs. Many materials for families are available in English and Spanish.

Offers web-based technology...

The Tool's web-based technology enables school teams to enter data, submit forms, and access a library of resources from one convenient location. Its administrative features allow for a cost-effective and efficient method to monitor a school's progress with family engagement.
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