Findings

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v Parents and teachers consider communication the number one factor in establishing and maintaining trust (Adams & Christenson, 2000) v Strong communication can encourage higher and realistic parental expectations (Drake, 2000; James, Jurich & Estes, 2001) v Communication serves as the first step to other types of parent involvement (Elman,1999) v Parental insight can provide additional information to help meet the needs of students (Kronowitz, 2008
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Home-School Communication Standards v Framework for Teaching: Domain 4- Professional Responsibilities: Component 4C-Communicating with Families v National PTA- National Standards for Family-School Partnerships: Standard 2:Communicating Effectively v PGCPS Master Plan-Goal 7: Strengthen relationships with family, school, business, community, and institutions of higher education to support improved student achievement v PGCPS Core Beliefs & Commitments: # 2 Parents are our Partners We commit to increasing family engagement in the education process through communication and outreach v MSDE Goal 5: School systems and schools will communicate more frequently with families and communities v Joyce Epstein’s Framework of Six Types of Family Involvement:

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