When designing onboarding for new teachers (new to the school or to teaching in that school), it’s important to ensure they not only understand the school from an instructional standpoint but also get to know and understand the community they will serve. The community is a vital part of any school, and it encompasses much more than just the students in the classroom. Engaging with the full community involves getting to know families, meeting surrounding neighborhood partners, and even understanding the community’s demographic breakdown and how that impacts culturally relevant curriculum and approaches. This guide will explore various ways schools and districts across the nation have engaged their communities, illustrating how to share these components with new teachers and inspire them to see the community as a vital ally.