Family Engagement Competencies Assessment

The webinar introduces the Family Engagement Core Competencies, highlighting the importance of family, school, and community partnerships. It discusses challenges faced by family-facing professionals and presents data from surveys. The core competencies are organized into four domains: reflect, connect, collaborate, and lead. The session includes a Q&A and shares tools for self-assessment and professional development.

What is the primary focus of the NAFSCME organization?

• Improving teacher salaries

• Developing new educational curricula

• Advancing technology in education

• Promoting family, school, and community engagement

What is a significant challenge faced by family-facing professionals?

• Limited access to technology

• Overcrowded classrooms

• Insufficient training opportunities

• Lack of interest from families

Which of the following is NOT one of the four domains of the core competencies?

• Reflect

• Connect

• Innovate

• Lead

What is the first competency under the Reflect domain?

• Developing new teaching methods

• Advocating for systems change

• Building community partnerships

• Respecting and valuing families

What is essential for building trusting relationships with families?

• Advanced technology

• High academic standards

• Strict discipline

• Effective communication

What does the competency of co-construction involve?

• Developing programs without family input

• Building upon family knowledge as resources for learning

• Ignoring community resources

• Focusing solely on academic achievements

Which competency focuses on linking family engagement to learning and development?

• Lead

• Collaborate

• Connect

• Reflect

What is a key aspect of leading alongside families?

• Avoiding community engagement

• Ignoring family input

• Participating in lifelong learning

• Focusing only on school policies

What is the least prepared competency according to survey respondents?

• Fostering community partnerships

• Respecting and valuing families

• Advocating for systems change

• Building trusting relationships

What future tool is being developed to help assess competencies?

• An online game

• A self-assessment rubric

• A video series

• A new textbook