Family Engagement:
National Standards for Family-School Partnerships
The National PTA Standards for Family-School Partnerships has transformed family engagement across the country for over 20 years. The updated version includes 6 key Standards that best support student success and well-being. Explore the updates and related resources by clicking on the 6 tenets below.
Standard 1: Welcome All Families (graphic)
The school treats families as valued partners in their child’s education and facilitates a sense of belonging in the school community.
Standard 2: Communicate Effectively (graphic)
The school supports staff to engage in proactive, timely, and two-way communication so that all families can easily understand and contribute to their child’s educational experience.
Standard 3: Support Student Success (graphic)
The school builds the capacity of families and educators to continuously collaborate to support students’ academic, social and emotional learning.
Standard 4: Speak Up for Every Child (graphic)
The school affirms family and student expertise and advocacy so that all students are treated fairly and have access to opportunities that support their success.
Standard 5: Share Power (graphic)
The school partners with families in decisions that affect children and families and together—and as a team, inform, influence and create policies, practices and programs.
Standard 6: Collaborate with Community (graphic)
The school collaborates with community organizations and members to connect students, families and staff to expanded learning opportunities, community services and civic participation.
Navigate National PTA
For Local PTA Leaders:
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Read Strengthening Family-School Partnerships through Education Policy to jumpstart your own advocacy work.
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Share the Model School Board Policy (en español) with your school board