We know the best way to manage conflict is to prevent it! Family engagement is a primary prevention tool meant to foster relationships and trust between families and schools, but it can be challenging. Limited time and competing priorities make it hard for families to take advantage of traditional family engagement opportunities and difficult for schools to meet families where they are. Without meaningful family engagement, families turn to other resources for information, which can lead to frustration and distrust. We will address the role of intentional, genuine family engagement as a powerful tool in the ADR process. Our presenters, representing both educator and parent perspectives, will walk through each part of the process and address the ways in which our systems can better engage families. Participants will consider the processes and protocols in their own district and identify changes that can build collaboration, strengthen communication, and avoid costly disputes.
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