On the Same Team

Establish a sense of community and foundation of trust with parents and guardians. On the Same Team offers current research and real classroom examples to guide school and district leaders in building Families and Educators Together (FET) teams. Discover how the FET framework can help create strong family-school partnerships and foster a culture of inclusion and support for underrepresented groups.This book will help K 12 leadership:Differentiate between family involvement in schools and the authentic, mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships behind FET teamsFacilitate a successful and inspiring launch of the framework with key preparation stepsPrepare for common roadblocks and identify potential barriers to successful implementationFoster the habits and skills behind a successful FET team leaderUse team-building activities, as well as sample email messages, questions to ask primary caregivers, calendars, timelines, and other practical resources Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Understanding Families and Educators Together TeamsChapter 2: Building Your TeamsChapter 3: Preparing for the LaunchChapter 4: Making Your First FET Meeting a Success Chapter 5: Being a Great Team LeaderChapter 6: Taking Action and Sustaining the MomentumEpilogueAppendix A: Frequently Asked QuestionsAppendix B: Organizational ToolsAppendix C: Outreach MaterialsReferences and ResourcesIndex