Partner with Milwaukee Families for Student Success
Families and teachers share a common goal: helping students thrive. When we build trust and a solid game plan, everyone wins.
MILWAUKEE FREE TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Make end-of-year conversations count
Use this simple 3-step planning tool to co-create an action plan with families for the summer. Capture parent insights, benchmark data, and the key skills for the student to focus on—all in one place.
Talk to families about end-of-year test scores
Understanding Assessments: A Tool for Families breaks down what test results mean. Share it during meetings or send it home with reports so families can understand how their child is doing and what support they may need over the summer.
Lean into candid conversations
Sometimes honest conversations about students’ grade-level performance can feel hard, but they don’t need to be. This FAQ can support you as you get ready to listen to families.
Support families in planning for next year
As families think about next school year, they may have questions about summer learning, school fit, attendance, or whether a school change makes sense. Use these resources to help families think through their options and make informed decisions that support student success.
Paths to Success
Help families set their middle and high school students up for success in school and beyond. Share this resource with key milestones, class choices, careers, and more.
How can you team up with families to support student outcomes?
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Did you Know?
Almost 9 in 10 parents believe their child is at or above grade level* in reading and math. But only 30% of 8th graders nationally demonstrate proficiency or above in math and reading**.
Given grade level standards are inconsistent across states, NAEP "proficiency/above" offers a national standard representing "solid academic performance for the given grade level" which is what we aspire our students to be able to do.
“Schools fighting a surge in chronically absent students may find success if they focus on strengthening the bonds they have with parents*.”
Learn more about the new research.
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Share summer learning opportunities and supports with families so they can help their children keep building skills while school is out.
How can you help students with learning differences? How can you partner with their families? And how do you implement accommodations and find the support you need? Explore these resources to learn how.