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* 1. Our school has friendly signs inside and outside in multiple languages.

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* 2. Our school translates communications and provide interpreters as needed.

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* 3. Our school encourages families to volunteer.

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* 4. Our school shows respect to all families regardless of differences (e.g. age, gender, race, cultural background).

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* 5. Our school communicates with families in multiple ways (e.g., email, phone, website).

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* 6. Our school provides clear, two-way conversations about student progress or needs.

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* 7. Our school helps families understand how they can support their child’s learning.

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* 8. Our school involves parents in planning for student transitions (e.g. middle school, high school, post-secondary, careers).

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* 9. Our school uses technology to meet the needs of today’s students.

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* 10. Our school includes students as active participants in discussions of expectations and work quality (e.g. parent teacher conferences).

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* 11. Our school explains the academic standards and how the curriculum is connected to those standards.

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* 12. Our school informs and encourages families to advocate for students at the school, local, state or national level.

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* 13. Our school listens to families’ concerns and demonstrates a genuine interest in developing solutions.

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* 14. Our school provides information on family rights and responsibilities under federal and state laws.

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* 15. Our school establishes policies that recognize and respect diversity (e.g. cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic).

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* 16. Our school considers families to be equal partners in decision making (e.g. policy, curricula, budget, safety, personnel).

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* 17. Our school provides families with information on our school improvement plan.

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* 18. Our school distributes information on community resources that serve the needs of families within the community.

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* 19. Our school has partnerships with local businesses, community organizations and service groups to advance student learning, or assist the school or families.

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* 20. Our school is a central part of the community.

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* 21. What other comments would you like to share about our school community?

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