Meaningful family and community involvement is about establishing true partnership. Ideas to consider: schedule parent workshops and conferences at times and places easliy accessible by all parents. diversify! Offer at least seven different ways that parents and community members can learn about and contribute to the school. assign staff members to help address parent concerns or complaints. invite and recognize participation of community volunteers.		Parents Plus of Wisconsin Wisconsin's Network of Partnership Schools North Central Regional Education Laboratory:Parent and Family Involvement The Six types of Partnerships The Wisconsin PTA The National PTA
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