Family and Community
Current Work
National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools: SEDL’s National Center for Family and Community Connections with Schools fosters effective family and community connections with schools by developing and distributing research-based resources people can use in building partnerships between schools, families, and communities.National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning: SEDL’s National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning helps afterschool practitioners develop high-quality, balanced programs, which often involve family and community, through research-based resources and professional development.
National PIRC Coordination Center: SEDL established the National PIRC Coordination Center in collaboration with the Harvard Family Research Project to create resource materials and conduct trainings to help the Parental Information and Resource Centers throughout the country carry out core programmatic management and accountability activities.
National Institute for Literacy dissemination project: SEDL helps the National Institute for Literacy get its publications into the hands of parents nationwide. The free booklets give parents tips that support the development of their children’s early reading skills.
Professional Development: SEDL offers professional development related to building school, family, and community partnerships. Beyond the Building: Facilitating School, Family, and Community Connections helps participants gain insight into important involvement issues and develop practical strategies to build lasting connections.