Family As Faculty Program

The need for positive, collaborative partnerships between school and families is a critical element in the search for ways to enhance positive student outcomes. Family as Faculty was developed in response to this need. This unique program brings parents and educators together, offering opportunities for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, counselors, and others working with children with special needs to:
a) deepen their understanding of the family perspective
b) develop more effective communication skills with families, and
c) develop skills that will support their students' progress

Through Family As Faculty, college course instructors and district administrators can request one of our parents of children with disabilities (or a school panel of parents) to speak on a variety of topics related to effective home/school collaboration. Grounded in the family's personal story, each parent brings a positive message designed to increase educators' understanding of how to best collaborate with families in the meeting their children's educational needs.

Family As Faculty is available by contacting Nancy Haynes at haynesn@citrus.k12/fl.us