Tapping into Family-School Partnerships as the Superpower for Accelerating Student Outcomes
5 proven Family Engagement strategies to reduce absenteeism, improve academics, and foster well-being in K-12 schools
Ari Gerzon-Kessler is author of On The Same Team: Bringing Educators & Underrepresented Families Together. He leads the Family Partnerships department for the Boulder Valley School District (CO) and consults with schools and districts committed to forging stronger school-family partnerships.
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Student absenteeism has skyrocketed in many K-12 districts, especially among underserved student populations. At the same time, academic achievement and other outcomes continue to be significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
In this webinar, Ari Gerzon-Kessler, a leader from the Boulder Valley School District and author of On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together, and Kate Pechacek, the Head of Impact Strategy at TalkingPoints, shared:
- 5 proven family engagement practices to increase attendance as well as academic and other outcomes
- How accessible technology amplifies successful practices and reduces staff workload
About TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints is an edtech nonprofit with a mission to drive student success through effective family-school partnerships. Our Universal Family Engagement platform offers embedded, research-based guidance and time-saving tools for teachers, administrators, and staff, and best-practice two-way communication with families in 150+ languages. This unique approach builds capacity and eliminates barriers including language, time, and mindsets to improve student outcomes and well-being. Learn more about our work.