Strategy Briefs are lessons from the field: the policies, strategies and programs that people are using to make meaningful connections that make a real difference for students.

Interactive Strategy Briefs

	1. What Do We Mean by "Family and Community Connections with Schools?" • Published: February 2005 • Available in English and Spanish from the SEDL Learning Center.
In module one, you will learn eight types of family and community connections as well as discover the benefits of family and community connections with schools. You will also discover how to plan strategies for increasing or developing family and community involvement in your school.

	2. What Structures Can Help Schools Create Effective Family and Community Involvement That Supports Learning Outside of School? • Published: August 2005 • Available in English and Spanish from the SEDL Learning Center.
In module two, you will learn research-based strategies that involve families and partner organizations to support learning in a variety of settings other than the classroom. You will also explore a framework for effective family and community involvement that is based on current research.

	3. How Can Schools Involve Family and Community Members in Supporting a Child's Readiness for School? • Published: January 2006 • Available in English and Spanish from the SEDL Learning Center.
In module three, you will learn research-based strategies for helping children transition into the early grades and develop a strong foundation for academic success.

Text Strategy Briefs

	Easing the Transition from PreK to Kindergarten: What Schools Can Do to Address Child Readiness This strategy brief discusses the importance of school-family connections in ensuring a successful transition from PreK to Kindergarten. • Published: October 2005 • 8 pages • View PDF (263K) Also available in Spanish.
	Reaching Out to Diverse Populations: What Can Schools Do to Foster Family-School Connections? This strategy brief includes strategies schools can use to promote involvement of families from diverse cultural backgrounds. • Published: September 2005 • 12 pages • View PDF (317K). Also available in Spanish.
	Organizing Family and Community Connections With Schools: How Do School Staff Build Meaningful Relationships With All Stakeholders? This strategy brief examines proactive strategies schools can use to help them build strong relationships with family and community. • Published: August 2005 • 8 pages • View PDF (232K). Also available in Spanish.
	Engaging Families at the Secondary Level: What Schools Can Do to Support Family Involvement This strategy brief discusses strategies for successful family involvement at the middle school and high school levels. • Published: July 2005 • 8 pages • View PDF (244K). Also available in Spanish.
	Developing a Collaborative Team Approach to Support Family and Community Connections With Schools: What Can School Leaders Do? This strategy brief includes ideas for involving families actively in the decision-making and implementation efforts needed for school improvement. • Published: February 2005 • 8 pages • View PDF (806K). Also available in Spanish.
	Learning Outside of the School Classroom: What Teachers Can Do to Involve Family in Supporting Classroom Instruction • Published: September 2004 • 4 pages • View PDF (4.70 MB). Also available in Spanish.
	What Do We Mean by “Family and Community Connections with Schools?” • Published: November 2002 • 2 pages • View PDF (156k). Also available in Spanish.