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7.1.A. - Page 9 <br /> • Our goal is to reduce those rates in each of the groups as described: <br /> Chronically absent from 9% to 7% <br /> Manageably absent from 22% to 17% <br /> Family Engagement: We define family engagement as meaningful connections between <br /> schools and their students' families. According to research, family engagement at school <br /> and families' communication with schools are predictors of student achievement <br /> (Christenson and Reschly, 2010). Moreover, Ann Henderson and Karen Mapp (2002), in <br /> their review of research on the various models of family engagement, identified key <br /> conditions necessary to engage families, including building trusting and collaborative <br /> relationships, recognizing family needs and culture, and embracing a philosophy of <br /> partnership and shared responsibility for students' learning. In addition, successful family <br /> engagement efforts work to build parents' sense of efficacy and confidence to interact <br /> with school personnel, welcome and invite families in, and act responsively to family life <br /> variables (Dempsey et al, 2005). <br /> • Our goal is to provide training, outreach, support services to 70% of families whose <br /> students attend RCSD community schools. <br /> ATTY /AGR /2015.110 /REDWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT <br /> REV: 05 -29 -15 MLG <br /> Page 7 of 7 <br />