Definition
Shared power and responsibility means that families, school staff, and community members are partners in school or district planning, leadership, and decision-making. These stakeholders are involved in goal-oriented relationships to promote progress among all students and representation on committees, boards, and teams represents the diversity of the student body.
What does it look like in practice?
a. Families are engaged in school planning, leadership, and meaningful volunteer opportunities that result in changes and improvements at the school.
b. Opportunities are available to support the development of family capacity and family leadership and advocacy skills so that families may take a more active role in school and/or district planning.
c. Families are provided with information on how to understand and make meaning of information provided about their child, including assessment results, so that they can participate in educational decision-making as partners.
d. Educators and school staff provide families with objective, unbiased information so families can make informed decisions about their child’s education, so educators and school staff can support families’ decisions.
e. Families, staff, students, and community members participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating critical school programs.