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KnowledgeBases > The Positive Learning Climates KnowledgeBase > Element 2 > Activity 1 > Task 5: Assess Family and Community Factors

Guideline:

Students are affected by their home and community environments. Understanding a community's demographic, socio-economic, ethnic, and health profiles is important when assessing impact on the school and students. Understanding these factors is important in creating a positive learning climate.

Guidelines Fostering School, Family and Community Involvement _EXTERNAL_LINK

This resource is part of Education Northwest's series of safe schools guidebooks. Fostering School, Family, and Community Involvement helps educators identify and discuss the issues involved with school, families, and community organizations working together to enhance the school climate.

References U.S. Census Bureau _EXTERNAL_LINK

The U.S. Census Bureau's website provides data sources with information about the population of the United States.

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