NSBA tools to communicate with and engage families

Additional Resources

Back to School: How Parent Involvement Affects Student Achievement
Developed by NSBA’s Center for Public Education, this document examines the research on the impact of schools’ parent involvement activities on education outcomes.

Entry points for health and wellness in your district
This template can be adapted by schools and serve as a directory of district health-related staff so that families know who to contact if they have questions. It also lists possible health-related committees in which families can be involved.

Fact sheet on the link between health and learning
This fact sheet is useful for both school staff and families and contains a snapshot of the link between health and learning.

How Schools Work and How to Work with Schools PowerPoint presentation
This PowerPoint provides a basic explanation of public school governance and can be used or adapted by districts interested in including it on their websites or presenting it at parent meetings.

Promoting family involvement in health issues online
Includes examples of ways districts can provide school health information to families by using the Internet.

Sample cover letter to families on ways the district addresses health and wellness
Designed to be sent with the link between health and learning fact sheet listed above, this template can be adapted to a district’s individual needs.