Partnering with parents is an evidenced-based strategy supported with decades of research. If engaging parents is a smart strategy for a child’s academic success, it is even more so when addressing trauma in the context of school.
With this recognition, we will soon release The Ins and Outs of Secure Parenting, where we will share ways parents and caregivers can support their students as well as partner with and support educators as they do the hard work of educating our children.
Working in partnership with, not in opposition, is key.