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Family Engagement Spring Elementary

Parents don't understand their child's progress

Family turnout
25% 68%
+172%
Understanding
2.4/5 4.1/5
+71%

The Problem

Parent engagement events had low attendance. Report cards went home and got signed but didn't spark meaningful conversations. Families didn't understand what progress their child had made or what the school had been doing all year. The school felt disconnected from the community it served.

The Plan

  1. 1
    2 weeks before: Students prepare growth portfolios
    Beginning vs. end-of-year reading level, a factor trend chart, one work sample they're proud of.
    Student Profile Factors See example
  2. 2
    Students practice a 2-minute presentation
    'Here's where I started, here's where I am, here's what I'm proud of.' Student-led, teacher-supported.
  3. 3
    Event night: families rotate, students present their own data
    Attendance was 68% — nearly triple usual — because the invitation said 'your child is presenting.'
    Student Profile

The Team

The instructional coach designed a student-led showcase night with data displays.

Instructional coach — Event design, data display preparation
Classroom teachers — Student portfolio preparation
Students — Present their own growth data to families

Resources

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