"A recent publication by the California Department of Education entitled Family Partnerships and Culture underscores the need for K-12 educators to form effective partnerships with all families: Guided by cultural beliefs and principles, families select experiences, convey attitudes, and impart knowledge to their children to prepare them for adulthood. Accordingly, it is important for program staff to learn to collaborate effectively with families. To develop a partnership and to tap into the family as a primary resource, teachers and program staff must reach out to, learn about, and develop strong partnerships with families"-- Provided by publisher.

The cultural proficiency framework: tools for family, school, and community engagement -- The why of engagement -- The moral imperative for partnerships: historical, legal, and educational policy contexts -- How cultural proficiency intersects with family engagement -- The 7 Cs of engagement -- Barriers to family, school, and community engagement -- The guiding principles foster essential elements as educator and school actions -- The 8th C: Commit to action -- Resources: culturally proficient planning for inclusive partnering and capacity building.