Engaging Parents, Developing Leaders

Summary

This publication introduces an assessment and planning tool to help nonprofits evaluate their parent engagement efforts and chart a path toward deeper partnerships with parents and caregivers. The tool spans just eight pages, with accompanying text outlining how to use it, how to assess its results and what real-world strategies and programs are already in play — and working — to boost parent engagement. 

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• How to Use This Tool
• The Assessment Tool
• Building a Culture of Respect, Inclusion and Equity
• Coaching Parents
• Forming Partnerships With Parents
• Partnering With Others to Serve the Whole Family
• Assessing Your Results
• Endnotes

Key Takeaway

Putting this tool into practice is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Using this tool involves three simple steps. Step 1: Gather at least five people from your organization. Step 2: As a group, answer questions in four key domains. Step 3: Assess your score and chart a path to improvement.