Epstein's Six Types of Involvement and Other Variations

Joyce Epstein, current director of the Center on Schools, Family, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University, is a leading researcher in the field. Her six involvement types were originally published in 1992.


The points in brief:

    1 - PARENTING

   2 - COMMUNICATING

   3 - VOLUNTEERING

   4 - LEARNING AT HOME

   5 - DECISION MAKING

   6 - COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY


link to source documents from the National Network of Partnership Schools,
   Six types explained


and the Center on Schools, Family, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University-
   Six types in brief


The most recent edition of her book School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, Third Edition. "NEW AND IMPROVED WITH CD"
   http://www.corwin.com/authors/504229#relprd


and surveys to help you in your research on patnerships (Adobe Acrobat document).
   Community Survey Questionnaire Matrix

The National PTA has their vision for "Family-School Partnerships" in English and Spanish-

   http://www.pta.org/family_school_partnerships.asp