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Develop and support strong connections among schools, families, and the community to broaden opportunities for student learning, development, and growth.
Description
- High-impact strategies for engaging all families
- Technology is leveraged to support learning and administrative needs
- Facilities are designed, developed, and maintained for high-performance learning and working environments
- APS programs and services integrate with those in the broader community
- Community businesses and organizations provide opportunities for internships/externships, service, and leadershipdevelopment
Performance Objectives
- By 2024, at least 90% of APS families will respond favorably on student and family engagement on the Your Voice Matters survey results. (PO-P-1)
Strategies
- Provide training and resources for staff and families to create meaningful partnerships that support student success and well-being. (S-P-1)
- Partner with local, state, and national businesses, organizations, and governments to support a variety of learning experiences. (S-P-2)
- Partner with advisory committees, nonprofits, and other local organizations to strengthen engagement with all families and provide wrap-around services to students including healthcare, nutrition, academic, and social and emotional supports. (S-P-3)
- Build a comprehensive structure for defining strategic partnerships, setting expectations, monitoring performance, and measuring quality. (S-P-4)
Desired Outcomes
- O-P-1: Intentionally Omitted
- School and program family engagement events build the capacity of staff and/or families in capabilities, connections, cognition, and confidence in families. (O-P-2)
- All schools are welcoming to our diverse families and provide varied opportunities for engaging parents as equal partners. (O-P-3)
- All essential information is easily accessible to diverse families on multiple platforms and in the top five languages. (O-P-4)
Additional Data
- School Readiness – Results for student Kindergarten readiness. (VDOE School Quality Profiles)
- Partnerships: School Climate – Results for family perception of how they are treated by APS staff. (Your Voice Matters Survey)
- Partnerships: Home and Community – Results for family perception of student participation in activities. (Your Voice Matters Survey)
- Partnerships: Family Engagement – Results for family perception of their engagement with school. (Your Voice Matters Survey)