Establishing School-Based Family Outreach Center

Model for establishing a Family Resource Center. The center functions as a place in a school that is set aside for the purpose of making the school accessible to families and encouraging adult involvement in children’s education. Research shows family and community involvement greatly influences student development and achievement. Teacher candidates design and run parent workshops, tutor students, conduct outreach efforts and plan events.

Artifacts:

• Clinically Rich Field Experience: Connecting Teacher Candidates to Authentic Family Engagement – Presentation Slides
• Clinically Rich Field Experience: Connecting Teacher Candidates to Authentic Family Engagement – Video 
• Establishing School-Based Family Outreach Centers – Presentation Slides 
• Establishing School-Based Family Outreach Centers – Video 
• Culturally Diverse Families Training
• Engaging Families in Their Children’s Learning at School and Home Training
• Structurally Diverse Families Training
• Students of Families in Transition Training

Related Literature:

McHatton, P., Bradshaw, W., & Winneker, A. (2013). Introduction to Working with Diverse Families Through Performance: Using Ethnodrama as an Instructional Tool. Action In Teacher Education,35(1), 38-55. doi:10.1080/01626620.2012.743444