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Record Layout: Local Indicator Priority 3

Field names, types, and descriptions for the "Parent and Family Engagement" data file for years 2022 through 2025.
Field # Field Name Description
1 cdsCode

County-District-School Code

  • 14-character string
2 lea

Local Education Agency (LEA)

  • Text
3 priorityNumber

Local Indicator Priority Number

  • Text
4 Narrative1a

Narrative response to the "Building Relationships" prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in Building Relationships Between School Staff and Families."

5 Narrative1b

Narrative response to the "Building Relationships" prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA's focus area(s) for improvement in Building Relationships Between School Staff and Families."

6 Narrative1c

Narrative response to the "Building Partnerships" prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe how the LEA will improve engagement of underrepresented families identified during the self-reflection process in relation to Building Relationships Between School Staff and Families."

7 Narrative2a

Narrative response to the "Building Partnerships" prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in Building Partnerships for Student Outcomes."

8 Narrative2b

Narrative response to the "Building Partnerships" prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s focus area(s) for improvement in Building Partnerships for Student Outcomes."

9 Narrative2c

Narrative response to the “Building Partnerships” prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe how the LEA will improve engagement of underrepresented families identified during the self-reflection process in relation to Building Partnerships for Student Outcomes."

10 Narrative3a

Narrative response to the “Seeking Input for Decision-Making” prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s current strengths and progress in Seeking Input for Decision-Making."

11 Narrative3b

Narrative response to the “Seeking Input for Decision-Making” prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe the LEA’s focus area(s) for improvement in Seeking Input for Decision-Making."

12 Narrative3c

Narrative response to the "Seeking Input for Decision-Making" prompt below:

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"Based on analysis of educational partner input and local data, briefly describe how the LEA will improve engagement of underrepresented families identified during the self-reflection process in relation to Seeking Input for Decision-Making."

13 DevelopStaffCapacity

Rate the LEA’s progress in developing the capacity of staff (i.e., administrators, teachers, and classified staff) to build trusting and respectful relationships with families

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
14 EnvironmentRelationship

Rate the LEA’s progress in creating welcoming environments for all families in the community

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
15 StaffSupportRelationship

Rate the LEA’s progress in supporting staff to learn about each family’s strengths, cultures, languages, and goals for their children

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
16 OpportunityRelationship

Rate the LEA’s progress in developing multiple opportunities for the LEA and school sites to engage in 2-way communication between families and educators using language that is understandable and accessible to families

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
17 ProfessionalLearningPartnership

Rate the LEA’s progress in providing professional learning and support to teachers and principals to improve a school’s capacity to partner with families

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
18 ResourcesPartnership

Rate the LEA’s progress in providing families with information and resources to support student learning and development in the home

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
19 PoliciesProgramsPartnership

Rate the LEA’s progress in implementing policies or programs for teachers to meet with families and students to discuss student progress and ways to work together to support improved student outcomes

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
20 LegalRightsPartnership

Rate the LEA’s progress in supporting families to understand and exercise their legal rights and advocate for their own students and all students

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
21 SupportStaffCapacityInput

Rate the LEA’s progress in building the capacity of and supporting principals and staff to effectively engage families in advisory groups and with decision-making

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
22 SupportFamilyCapacityInput

Rate the LEA’s progress in building the capacity of and supporting family members to effectively engage in advisory groups and decision-making

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
23 StrategiesInput

Rate the LEA’s progress in providing all families with opportunities to provide input on policies and programs, and implementing strategies to reach and seek input from any underrepresented groups in the school community

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
24 CollaborationtInput

Rate the LEA’s progress in providing opportunities to have families, teachers, principals, and district administrators work together to plan, design, implement and evaluate family engagement activities at school and district levels

  • 1= Exploration and Research Phase
  • 2= Beginning Development
  • 3= Initial Implementation
  • 4= Full Implementation
  • 5= Full Implementation and Sustainability
25 countyPerformance

Performance Level

  • Met
  • Not Met
  • Not Met For Two or More Years (not applicable in 2022)
26 additionalInfo

Additional Information

  • Text
27 meetingDate

Date taken to local governing board

  • Date
28 year

Dashboard Year

  • Text
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Last Reviewed: Thursday, November 13, 2025
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