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.