Dec. 18 webinar to explore family partnership framework

Join NCFL’s next installment in our national webinar series, happening Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1pm ET. The webinar will be led by Estrella Ruiz, family coordinator with Mesa County Valley School District in Colorado, who will explore the Road to Family Partnerships framework.

The Road to Family Partnerships framework illustrates a developmental journey from traditional, school-directed participation toward authentic, shared leadership between families and schools. This presentation guides participants through each stage of the Roadmap, Parent Participation, Parent Involvement, Family Engagement, and ultimately Family Partnership, highlighting how everyday interactions can either reinforce one-way communication or create opportunities for collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility.

Using a strengths-based and culturally responsive lens, the session explores practical strategies for building two-way communication, supporting family voice in decision-making, and developing sustainable structures where families serve as co-creators of school policies, programs, and student success. Attendees will leave with tools and reflective practices that help shift school culture from isolated events toward holistic, community-centered partnership that honors family expertise and strengthens outcomes for all learners.

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Looking for a past NCFL webinar? Visit our website to watch recordings of previous editions of our national webinar series.