Family Engagement Toolkit

Gearing up for parent engagement in student learning

CSPA has become recognised as the national parent body which is investigating contemporary strategies around the implementation of parent engagement in schools.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment funded CSPA Parent Engagement Tool Kit (PETK) was generated from CSPA’s extensive research conducted with principals and parents. The PETK contains modules focussed on key Parent Engagement topics gleaned from the research and includes case studies of parents and school staff demonstrating ways to enhance engagement.

The Gearing up for Parent Engagement in Student Learning toolkit has been developed for families and schools to help make the transition into primary and secondary school a great experience for children and young people.

This information will assist the unique relationship between parent and child to flourish into a meaningful partnership between home and school towards improving the learning and wellbeing of students.

The toolkit is comprised of:

(i) Twenty-two modules which provide practical information to assist school staff and families to develop a better understanding of the importance of relationships between home and school.

(ii) Case study videos and vignettes which highlight interviews with parents and principals who outline what their schools are doing to enhance family engagement.

(iii) Six parent engagement workshops – A local facilitator (guide provided) leads principals, teachers, other staff and importantly families through a series of videos guiding participants through various aspects of engaging families in learning and wellbeing.