A Framework for Family-School Partnerships in New Mexico

The Framework is for:

  • School and District/Charter Leaders
  • PreK-12 Teachers
  • Instructional Coaches
  • Title I, Bilingual Education, Indian Education, Special Education, and other Parent Advisory Committees
  • Family Engagement Specialists
  • Any group partnering with schools to improve student success

Welcome to NMENGAGED, a Framework for Family-School Partnerships in New Mexico NMENGAGED builds capacity among educators and family partnerships to support student success. NMENGAGED is based on a wide body of evidence demonstrating the beneficial effects of family, school, and community partnerships to improve student success and outcomes.

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A TimeLine

Building sustainable family-school partnerships takes time, leadership skills, professional development, coaching, tools, and resources. Use the suggested timeline below to support the learning and implementation process while you implement your Framework Action Plan.


STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7

Seven important steps

The seven important steps below are based on the PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships Implementation Guide and John Kotter’s Process for Leading Change.

Step 1 • Orient Yourself to the Framework

Step 2 • Build a Team and Assess Your School’s Current Practices

Step 3 • Study Strengths and Needs Then Choose Your Focus Area

Step 4 • Build Your Strategic Action Plan

Step 5 • Implement Your Action Pan and Gather Momentum

Step 6 • Check In With Your Stakeholders

Step 7 • Share Results and Choose Your Next Focus Area