Chapter 7 of 12 · 28:51–33:46

Connecting Home, Culture, and Student Aspirations

Learning objective

Recognize family relationships and student interests as resources for engagement and future planning.

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Shared activities, communication, advocacy, career interests, and respect for a student’s individual journey.

Reflect & apply

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1. What knowledge and support do family relationships contribute to Miles’s development?

2. How can schools invite family expertise while protecting student ownership of future choices?

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Draft a family conversation starter that invites strengths, interests, hopes, and knowledge about the student.

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