Successful Partnerships

Tips for Effective Collaboration Between Families and Schools

• • • • • • All members are treated as equals

          • Focus on common interest rather than differences

          • Use awareness training to jump-start collaboration

          • Establish goals through a group process of team interaction and agreement

          • Equity of task distribution

          • Consensus decision-making

          • Ongoing problem-solving

          • Identify and recognize each team members resources, talents, and skills

          • Encourage risk taking and creativity

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