To evaluate the success of increasing family and community engagement, which evidence is most effective for a principal?

The most effective evidence for evaluating the success of increasing family and community engagement is the results of anonymous surveys completed by participants at school and community events. This choice provides direct feedback from families and community members regarding their perceptions and experiences. Surveys can yield qualitative data about participants’ satisfaction, suggestions for improvement, and overall levels of engagement.

Surveys can capture nuanced insights that numbers alone may not provide. They can help the principal understand the effectiveness of communication methods, the relevance of the events to the community, and the barriers that may prevent further engagement.

While metrics like attendance figures or the number of events organized are useful for assessing activity levels, they do not necessarily reflect the quality of engagement or the sentiments of the participants. Thus, relying purely on attendance or event counts could overlook critical feedback that surveys can reveal, enabling a more thorough evaluation of engagement strategies.