A Toolkit to Support School-Family-Community Partnerships

"The deeply ingrained multiculturalism that makes New Mexico unique also presents challenges in communicating and setting shared priorities. Schools face their own set of challenges in accommodating all families, making them part of the school community and including them as partners in their child’s education. The New Mexico Public Education Department has created, 'Working Together: School-Family-Community Partnerships, A Toolkit for New Mexico School Communities.' The purpose of the Toolkit is to assist educators and education partners with information, resources and strategies to help strengthen parent and community involvement. The Toolkit is designed to make schools places that foster community collaboration and make parents and families feel welcome. The Toolkit has been created by The Center for the Education and Study of Diverse Populations.... The Toolkit is divided into three sections: Teacher Tools, Family Tools and Professional Development Tools. These tools are intended to support partnerships that can improve school programs and climate, provide family services and support, increase parents' skills and leadership, connect families with others in the school and community, and help teachers in their daily work."