Collaborative Connections: Partnering with Caregivers for Success
This webinar is part of a series on the Enhancing School Capacity to Address Youth Violence program from LISC Safety & Justice and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). Through this program, LISC is helping schools and community partners create coordinated safety strategies that address the social determinants of safety for students, families, and communities. DOJ OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization.
Overview
The Enhancing Community Capacity to Address Youth Violence (ESCAYV) program is grounded in the following three principles:
- Relationships between schools and community-based organizations require open lines of communication and a shared commitment at the leadership level to accomplish the core goal of increasing school safety.
- Key contributors to youth violence include risk factors within the individual, family, and school/community domains.
- Families are critical partners in dealing with school violence, and their engagement is a critical ingredient for success.
In this webinar we will consider all three principles by exploring the importance of building strong partnerships between educators and caregivers to support the growth and development of children. We'll delve into effective strategies for fostering collaboration, enhancing communication, and creating a shared vision for children's education and well-being. Join us as we discuss real-world examples, practical tips, and inspiring stories that highlight the power of working together with caregivers for the benefit of our students.
Presenters
- Oscar Harris, Chief Family and Community Engagement Officer, Spokane Public Schools
- Nicole Jenkins-Rosenkrantz, Director of Community Relations & Diversity Training, Spokane Public Schools
Moderator
- Ricardo Goodridge, Senior Program Officer, LISC Safety & Justice
Resources
- Epstein's Framework of Six Types of Parent Involvement
Developed by Dr. Joyce Epstein, this widely recognized framework identifies six types of parent involvement: parenting, communicating, volunteering, learning at home, decision-making, and collaborating with the community. It emphasizes the importance of involving families in various aspects of their children's education, encouraging collaboration between schools, families, and communities. View Resource - Mapp's Dual Capacity-Building Framework
Dr. Karen Mapp's framework focuses on building the capacity of both schools and families to engage in effective partnerships. It highlights the need for schools to develop strategies for involving families and for families to build their own capacity to support their children's learning. This framework underscores collaboration and mutual responsibility. View Resource - Ishimura's Multifaceted Family Engagement Model
Dr. Ann Ishimura's model takes a multifaceted approach to family engagement. It emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse family backgrounds and tailoring engagement strategies accordingly. This model recognizes that family engagement goes beyond school-based involvement and includes community and cultural factors. View Resource - Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler's Model of Parental Involvement
Dr. Kathleen Hoover-Dempsey and Dr. Michael Sandler's model focuses on the role of parents' motivations and perceptions in their involvement in their children's education. It identifies sources of motivation and barriers to involvement, highlighting the significance of addressing parents' needs and concerns. View Resource