ESSA Family Engagement Resources

• Family Engagement Overview Module

• District and School Family Engagement & Required Policies (DESE Guidance)

• U.S. Department of Education Parent and Family Engagement (Resources aimed at parent and family engagement)

• Prenatal through Young Adulthood Family Engagement Framework for Massachusetts

• The Family, School and Community Partnership Fundamentals Self-Assessment Version 2.0

• DESE Family Portal

• ESSA Family Engagement Quick Reference Guide: Fulfilling ESSA Requirements while developing capacity building activities

Capacity Building

• Global Family Research Project

• Dual Capacity Framework for Family-School Partnerships

Highlights

• The Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships, p.8

Communications and Outreach

• Meaningful Local Engagement Under ESSA: A Handbook for Local and School Leaders

Family Input

• Guide for Advocates: How You Can Ensure ESSA Implementation Helps Build More Equitable Schools

Highlights

• Checklist for ESSA Implementation, p.22–24

Last Updated: May 22, 2025