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Tools, Trainings, & Events
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Empowering California educators, district staff, and community partners through hands-on trainings, peer learning networks, and evidence-based tools to strengthen family engagement and community school initiatives.
Helpful Tools for Family Engagement
RESEARCH
The State of Family Engagement in California Schools -
Authors: Ritblatt, N. & Simeon, A. (2026)
Publisher: N/A (CA-FEN)
Summary: This report shares findings from educators in California about their beliefs, practices, and confidence in meeting the 2024 California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs), which include stronger family engagement requirements, making it more important than ever to understand how educators are responding to these expectations and where they need suport.
DOWNLOAD HERE: Summary | Full Report
Everyone Wins! – Evidence for Family-School Partnerships
Authors: Mapp, K. L., Henderson, A., Cuevas, S., Franco, M. C., & Ewert, S. (2022)
Publisher: Scholastic, New York, NY
Summary: This research highlights the benefits of strong family-school partnerships and provides practical strategies to implement evidence-based family engagement practices that improve student success.
A New Wave of Evidence – School, Family, and Community Connections
Authors: Henderson, A., & Mapp, K. L. (2002)
Publisher: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, Austin, TX
Summary: This foundational research demonstrates how active family and community involvement positively impacts student achievement, providing guidance for schools to strengthen engagement practices.
DOWNLOAD FOR FREE HERE: A New Wave of Evidence PDF
From Trauma to Resiliency – Trauma-Informed Practices
Authors: Dr. Shulamit Natan Ritblatt & Audrey Hokoda (2022)
Publisher: Routledge
Summary: This guide equips educators and school staff with trauma-informed strategies to support children, families, and communities, helping build resilience and positive learning environments.
ORDER HERE: From Trauma to Resiliency
PRACTICES & TOOLKITS:
CEI Resources – Evidence-based tools and guidance for implementing effective family engagement strategies. Click HERE to access.
Community Schools Toolkits – Resources from the California Partnership for the Future of Learning:
English PDF: Community Schools Toolkit
Spanish PDF: Juego de Herramientas para las Escuelas Comunitarias
Quickstart Guide: Community Schools Grants Quickstart Guide (PDF)
CEI Modules: Micro-credentials from NEA/NAFSCE to support professional learning and skill-building. Click HERE to access.
These trainings, toolkits, and peer networks provide California educators and community leaders with actionable strategies, research-backed resources, and collaborative opportunities to enhance family engagement, improve student outcomes, and strengthen community schools.