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Family and Community Partnership

Extending Belonging Beyond the Classroom Into Homes and Communities


The Kikori Framework Core Commitment Two of Two


Family and community partnership is the commitment that ensures belonging does not stop at the school door. Only 42% of parents feel genuinely connected to their child's school. Family engagement is one of the strongest predictors of student success. Kikori deliberately builds bridges between school and home so that belonging, joy, and connection are reinforced across every context in a child's life.


Addressing Family Needs


  • I don't know how to talk to my child about feelings.

  • I feel disconnected from my child's school life.

  • My child is struggling with friendships and social situations.

  • I don't understand what's happening at school or how to support learning.

  • Our family is overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed.


Family Engagement Night Kits


Kikori offers five comprehensive family engagement night kits:

  • Kit 1 Let's Talk — opening conversations about feelings.

  • Kit 2 Connected — building your family's sense of belonging.

  • Kit 3 Friend Problems — helping kids navigate relationships.

  • Kit 4 Partners in Learning — understanding your child's school experience.

  • Kit 5 Calm and Connected — managing stress and anxiety together.


In the Classroom:

  • Students bring learning home through weekly activity cards and student-led sharing.

  • Families understand what their child is experiencing.

At School:

  • Facilitated family nights using Kikori's five kits.

  • Families experience Kikori firsthand.

  • Schools celebrate family cultures.

Extending to the Home


At home, families benefit from:

  • Conversation starters

  • Calm-down plans

  • Connection rituals

  • Weekly activity cards that extend learning into daily life.


Why It Matters


The most powerful SEL programs operate at three levels simultaneously. When families use the same language, tools, and framework as the school, the impact multiplies. Children experience coherence rather than disconnection.


Key Research


  • Epstein 2001: School, family, and community partnerships.

  • Henderson and Mapp 2002: New wave of evidence family involvement.

  • Durlak et al 2011: Social and emotional learning meta-analysis.


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