Families and Schools Together: Designing a Model for University-Community Partnerships to Support Home-School Collaborations

Collaboration between school staff, families, and community partners is vital for ensuring all students’ success, particularly those with disabilities. In this case study, we will discuss a community-university partnership involving a university school psychology graduate program, several local scho...

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Published in:California school psychologist 2022-09, Vol.26 (3), p.422-434
Main Authors: Griffiths, Amy Jane, Alsip, James, Kennedy, Kelly, Diamond, Elena L., Palma, Cora, Abdou, Annmary S., Wiegand, Rachel, Brady, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Child and School Psychology
Cognitive Development
Collaboration
College Faculty
Educational Psychology
Family Programs
Family School Relationship
Graduate Students
Intervention
Learning
Medical Services
Outcomes of Education
Parent Participation
Partnerships in Education
Preservice Teachers
Psychology
School Community Relationship
School Districts
School Psychology
Students
Students with Disabilities
Teacher Educators
Teachers
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Collaboration between school staff, families, and community partners is vital for ensuring all students’ success, particularly those with disabilities. In this case study, we will discuss a community-university partnership involving a university school psychology graduate program, several local school districts, and a specialized medical facility for children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. These partners came together to create the Families and Schools Partnership Program (FSPP). Facilitated by School Psychology faculty and graduate students, FSPP offers support to families and schools through a cohesive multidisciplinary approach to intervention. In this study, we examined the experiences of 700 families referred to the FSPP consultation team and evaluated the reasons for referral, levels of intervention required by each family, and case outcomes. As a result, we offer a series of steps and tips for developing collaborative interagency relationships, an outline of the consultation framework and processes developed, and lessons learned throughout implementation.
ISSN:2159-2020
2161-1505
DOI:10.1007/s40688-021-00358-5