Collaborating With Parents and the Community

28 m

Effective family engagement is a cornerstone of student success, requiring schools to develop thoughtful approaches that acknowledge diverse family needs and circumstances. This course explores practical strategies for creating inclusive, accessible, and meaningful connections between schools and families. By implementing these evidence-based practices, educators can build collaborative partnerships that empower parents as valuable contributors to the educational community while removing common barriers to participation.

Collaborating With Parents and the Community

Author Details

Author | Gina Karp, M.Ed

Gina Gutierrez Karp is an educator, curriculum developer, and consultant based in New York and California. Her areas of specialty in K-12 education are school safety, climate and culture. As a restorative justice practitioner, Gina Karp has trained and coached teachers, school leaders, district office staff, social workers and juvenile probation officers in the sustainable implementation of restorative practices.

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