ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to guide teachers' development of the Family, Community, and School Profile (FCSP). The FCSP is a teacher-generated evaluation of family–community–school dynamics existing in specific community–school contexts. The FCSP gives teacher candidates opportunities to engage in self-introspection around school–family–community issues as they become interacting members of a school–family community. When completed, it serves as a portfolio section documenting teacher skills and knowledge associated with school, family, and community dynamics. The FCSP is based on the recognition that school, family, and community relations are influenced by the backgrounds and expectations of all adults interacting in the community–school environment. The Teacher's Personal Belief System FCSP component provides an opportunity for teachers to examine personal meanings attributed to "family," as well as beliefs about appropriate adult roles and responsibilities as these affect the education of children and youth.
