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Educator Effectiveness

III-D: Family Concerns

  1. Family Concerns: Approaches concerns raised by family members in a timely, effective, and transparent manner by:

    • Ensuring accessible communication channels for families to raise concerns or advocate for change, including concerns about the administrator themselves.

    • Proactively seeking out family feedback on initiatives and decisions, particularly families from historically marginalized communities.

    • Including all appropriate stakeholders as part of the conversation.

    • Working to ensure accountability and reach equitable solutions in the best interest of students, including taking responsibility for their own mistakes and escalating concerns as needed.

    • Following up with stakeholders to articulate rationale for decisions and monitor how solutions are working for all parties.

Last Updated: February 22, 2024

 
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