Niagara Elementary School has been awarded a Family Friendly Schools Certification from the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
"Schools that earn this certification have demonstrated their commitment to proactively engaging families in their student’s education," said Brigitte Blom, president and CEO of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. “Niagara Elementary School has been innovative and energetic in their efforts to make families a valued part of their school’s team, which enriches the learning experience for students. We’re excited they’ve chosen to pursue this certification to demonstrate their dedication to their students and community.”
As part of the certification process, a multidisciplinary team consisting of families, teachers and administrators used a self-assessment tool to evaluate the school's family engagement performance. This team evaluated the school's practices, identified key areas for improvement, and integrated new practices designed to elevate its family-friendly rating.
The Family Friendly Schools Certification is awarded by the Prichard Committee after applications are reviewed and scored by a working group of families, educators and community organizations. The group is focused on increasing open communication, learning opportunities and shared decision-making power across the Kentucky education system.
The Kentucky Department of Education includes the Family Friendly Schools Certification in its school report card as evidence of effective family engagement.
For more details on the Family Friendly Schools Certification, visit prichardcommittee.org/familyengagement.