Closing the Feedback Loop: Strategic Plan Engagement

Closing the feedback loop with families is essential to building trust and demonstrating transparency. After inviting families to participate in decision-making, it’s important to share what was heard and the actions that were taken in response. This example from DC Public Schools illustrates how one district effectively closed the feedback loop with families and communities during its strategic plan engagement process.

Use this resource to help plan for upcoming family engagement opportunities, such as budget season or strategic planning. Knowing how you will communicate back to the families what you heard and what action your system took is a critical piece of the planning process.