Natural Leaders serve as bridges between students, families, communities, and schools.
Parent engagement programs are oftentimes top-down school-directed training programs that teach parents how to help their kids succeed in their education. These programs are designed in ways that are assumed to be best for families, however, we don’t always know what would be best without centering family voices first.
The WABS Natural Leaders program takes a different approach. Research has consistently shown student success to be highly correlated with the level of parent engagement. The Natural Leaders program gives families the tools to address challenges impacting their students.
The Natural Leaders program uses an asset-based model to help families identify and cultivate their skills. Parents take on leadership roles in order to build stronger relationships with families. They then take action to help students succeed in the school system and implement their ideas in partnership with schools.
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Diana Martin, Everett School District, Natural Leaders Mentor
To me, Natural Leaders is a support group of parents helping parents navigate the school years. Being part of the Natural Leaders has helped me realize the importance of being in connection with our community and the schools. Many parents are not sure how to be involved, we as Natural Leaders are here to give those families voice and help them find their place in the school and community.
