PFE: Five Principles Quiz - Texas Migrant Education Program (TMEP)

PFE: 5 Simple Principles

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Which of the following best captures the distinction between family involvement and family engagement as described in the training?

Family involvement focuses on creating ways for parents to connect with teachers, while family engagement prioritizes attending school events.

Family involvement often centers on attending events, whereas family engagement emphasizes building relationships and adapting practices based on family feedback.

Family involvement is a deeper process involving listening to families and creating consistent communication, while family engagement is about celebrating culture.

Family involvement and family engagement are interchangeable terms that both involve making connections with families.

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a school with a strong culture of family engagement?

Families are seen as critical to student learning and achievement.

Policies and practices are designed collaboratively between schools and families.

The school focuses only on academic success, with little attention to social or emotional development.

Parents are provided opportunities to develop skills that support their children’s growth beyond the classroom

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Which of the following would be most important for creating a welcoming environment that fosters family engagement?

Offering families the opportunity to subscribe to a campus newsletter.

Ensuring healthy, ongoing communication that is two-way and trust-building.

Creating events for families to connect socially outside of the school setting.

Displaying positive and welcoming signage around the school building.

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Which of the following student-led approaches is most likely to improve attendance from traditionally less engaged families?

Students presenting their work or achievements during family events.

Students handing out flyers about upcoming school activities.

Students organizing a bake sale to fundraise for school supplies.

Students helping staff set up chairs and tables for parent meetings.

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Which approach best demonstrates involving families in the decision-making process to improve their connection to the school?

Asking families to attend events organized by the school staff.

Including families in planning learning activities and community events.

Sending families flyers to inform them about important school decisions.

Providing families with a list of rules and expectations for participation in school events.

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Which of the following examples best illustrates how schools can build partnerships with the broader community to support student success?

Hosting a school talent show open to the community.

Inviting parents to volunteer in the school library during school hours.

Displaying artwork created by students in a local coffee shop.

Collaborating with local businesses to offer internships and mentoring programs for students.

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