What is a family engagement activity that aligns with the CDA emphasis on partnerships?

• A. A weekly staff-only meeting
• B. A test-night
• C. A parent-only workshop without children
• D. A family night with activities that connect to curriculum and invite family experts.

Answer: (D)

Engaging families as partners means creating opportunities where families participate in children's learning, contribute their knowledge, and help plan experiences that connect home and school. The best option is a family night with activities that connect to curriculum and invite family experts. This approach invites families to participate with their children, aligns activities with what students are learning, and brings in family or community experts to enrich the experience, demonstrating two-way communication and shared responsibility for learning. The other options don’t foster that joint, curriculum-linked collaboration: staff-only meetings keep families out; a test-night centers on assessment rather than learning partnerships; a parent-only workshop without children misses the direct, collaborative learning moment with the child.