home-school partnership

noun
UK /ˌhəʊm ˈskuːl ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/
US /ˌhoʊm ˈskul ˈpɑrtnərʃɪp/

A home-school partnership is when families and teachers work together to help a child learn.

The school holds regular meetings to build a strong home-school partnership.

SYNONYMS

family-school collaborationparent-teacher partnershiphome-school cooperationfamily-school allianceparent-school teamwork

RELATED WORDS

parental involvementcommunicationfamily engagementschool communityshared responsibility

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The formal agreement between a family and a school about how they will support a child's education.

They signed a home-school partnership agreement at the start of the year.

3. A program where parents and teachers share information and plan learning goals together.

The home-school partnership program includes monthly progress updates.

4. The ongoing relationship between a child's home and school that supports learning and well-being.

A positive home-school partnership helps children feel safe and motivated.