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A family-involvement self-assessment tool for teachers

 

 

WHAT IS HAPPENING?
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE HAPPENING?

 

For each statement, circle where you are now, then think about and circle where you'd like to be in the future. Remember, you don't have to do it all! Use your results as a planning guide.

 

   

 Never happens

      

 Often happens
 I am pleased with the turnout I have

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 for parent/teacher conferences

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I regularly schedule parents

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 to help out in my classroom

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I send home student work for parent

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 review and comment

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I ask parents to provide materials, supplies,

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 games for classroom use

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I keep parents well informed about problems

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 their children are having in my classroom

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
   

  Never happens

      

 Often happens
 I let parents know when their children show

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 improvement or do something well

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
   

  

      

 
 I give parents information about how to help

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 their children with homework from my class

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I let parents know how report card grades

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 are earned in my classroom

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I assign homework that requires students to

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 interact with parents or other family members

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
   
 I make sure parents know what their children

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 are doing in my classroom

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
   

  Never happens

      

 Often happens
 I send a classroom newsletter or bulletin

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 regularly to all parents

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I hold parent meetings/coffees

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 at the school

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
   
 I hold parent meetings/coffees

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 in neighborhoods where my students live

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I make home visits

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I share information with parents

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 about parenting, child development

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
   

  Never happens

      

 Often happens
 Information about my classroom is available

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 on a classroom or school web site

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 Homework assignments from my class(es)

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 are posted on a homework "hotline"

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I invite parents to tell me about their child's

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 strengths, special talents, interests and needs

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
             
 I attend parent/teacher meetings and other

 NOW:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5
 family events at my school

 FUTURE:

 1

 2

 3

 4

 5

This assessment tool was developed by Sue Christensen and Ann Rosen, The Family Connection of St. Joseph County, Inc. for Partners in Learning [Vol 2:2, 1999] a newsletter of the Indiana Center for Family, School & Community Partnerships funded by the US Department of Education. However, contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Dept. of Ed., and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

You are welcome to use this assessment in your school providing the above credit is given. If you would like a camera-ready copy (8.5 x 11), send a SASE to: The Family Connection, 132 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend IN 46601

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