Working so that Everyone Wins! Family-School Partnerships with Dr. Karen Mapp | LLCN Brief Ep.13

Episode 13 of the Kent ISD Literacy Leaders and Coaches Network (LLCN) Brief Podcast In this episode, Kent ISD explores the power of family-school partnerships in supporting student success. Hosts Mark Raffler and Sarah Shoemaker are joined by Dr. Karen Mapp, a leading expert in family engagement, to examine research-based practices that strengthen collaboration between educators, families, and communities. The conversation highlights how shifting from involvement to true partnership—grounded in trust, listening, and two-way communication—can positively impact students, educators, and school systems. Listeners will gain practical strategies for building meaningful relationships with families and creating more equitable, inclusive learning environments. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE Family Engagement vs. Partnership Building Trust with Families Two-Way Communication Strategies Educator and Student Benefits Equity in Family-School Collaboration FEATURED GUEST Dr. Karen Mapp Senior Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Expert in family-school-community partnerships and educational equity HOSTS Mark Raffler, Educational Consultant, Kent Intermediate School District Sarah Shoemaker, Early Literacy Coach, Kent Intermediate School District RESOURCES & PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Explore Everyone Wins: The Evidence for Family-School Partnerships and Implications for Practice Learn more about Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher’s Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success Read Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family-School Partnerships Access the free HarvardX course: Introduction to Family Engagement Access LLCN resources referenced in this episode: http://bit.ly/LLCNresources2223 Submit suggestions for future podcast topics: LLCN Topics Submission Form: http://bit.ly/LLCNtopics Earn SCECH credit by listening and reflecting: Podcast PDX Professional Learning Page: http://bit.ly/podcastPDX #FamilyEngagement #FamilySchoolPartnerships #EducationLeadership #EquityInEducation #ParentEngagement #InstructionalLeadership #TeacherSupport #SchoolCommunity #EducationalResearch #KentISD #LLCN PODCAST PRODUCTION Please note the audio used as an introduction and in transitions in this podcast is under the Creative Commons License and attribution is given as follows: Medicine by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6256-medicine License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...