Hiring for Family Engagement

School systems across the country are working to improve student outcomes, attendance rates, and school culture. Research and practice consistently demonstrate that when family engagement is prioritized and resourced as a core strategy for school improvement, systems see success.

This resource is designed to help Human Resources teams and hiring panels signal that family engagement is a core expectation of all system staff. The questions and look-fors will help to assess candidate mindset and skills to select school leaders and teachers who can help foster authentic family-school partnerships.