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A new name for a new era
Learning Forward has changed the name of Tools for Schools to Tools for Learning Schools to better reflect the critical role of schoolwide learning.
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Research-based practices forge strong family and community partnerships
By Valerie von Frank
When schools establish effective partnerships with families and the community, both students and teachers benefit. Discover the partnership practices that tie family, school, and community partnerships to school improvement goals and student achievement.
Tool: An inventory of present practices of school, family, and community partnerships
Use this tool to identify your school's present practices for each of the six types of family and community involvement. Complete this inventory as a starting point for your family involvement action plan.
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Register for the Summer Conference, July 22-25, and earn CEUs for your attendance!
Attend the Learning Forward 2012 Summer Conference in Denver on July 22-25 to experience learning and networking that transform teaching and leadership practices and impact student success.
Focus on today's essential topics:
Implementing Common Core State Standards;
Using formative assessment to make instructional decisions;
Technology resources that improve teaching and learning;
