Problem
There is no question that an administrator must engage with the families and community that their school resides in; the biggest challenge lies in how to do it effectively. Knowing how to make connections and address the needs of a diverse school community is vital to the success of the school.
Research engagement strategies that a school administrator might use for developing and maintaining positive collaborations with diverse families and the community.
Consider the following in your research:
1. Leadership roles of the school administrator in family and community engagement
2. Influence of a diverse school community
3. Influence of student demographics
4. Opportunities that may lead to making connections between school, families, and community groups
5. Benefits and challenges associated with involving diverse families and the school community
Visual presentation to communicate best practices for a school administrator to engage diverse families and communities.
Address the following topics in your presentation:
1. Rationale for how strategies effectively address the trends and issues of a diverse school community
2. Influences a diverse school community and student demographics may have on collaboration.