The report called upon California lawmakers and other officials to prioritize family engagement training both for administrators and for teachers now in the classroom, as well as those about to enter the profession.
The need for better trained educators is particularly timely right now because they must work collaboratively with parents who are being thrust more and more into playing a greater “teacher” role at home. Staff from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) responded positively to this call.
The report’s publication resulted in a dialogue and collaboration among PON, Public Advocates, the Center for Family and Community Engagement at San Diego State University, and CTC staff. Together we discussed how to strengthen pre-service and induction standards and strategies so educators can work effectively with all families. This collaboration produced the following outcomes: