Philosophy on Family and Community Engagement
Family and community engagement is critical to the overall success of children and youth. We believe that a well-designed engagement model consistently and substantially increases parent engagement in the education of their children by empowering families to provide them with a variety of meaningful supports. These include programs such as parenting education, food and clothing resources, and access to school and community resources.
Ultimately we believe that when our families, community, and schools work together, we create greater school and life outcomes for our children. We value meaningful parent and community partnerships in which there is mutual trust and respect, continuity, shared responsibility, two-way collaboration and support in the learning, development, and overall health of all learners.
Family and Community Engagement
The District’s Family and Community Engagement model is a shift from the previously implemented Community Schools Model. As the District assessed the needs of students and campuses, it was determined there was a need to recalibrate and implement a broader framework, with a larger reach, to address student and family needs. The new framework will serve the entire District, while continuing to wrap around students, families, and campuses with more intensive needs. The Center for Family and Community Engagement is the hub where families new and old can come to connect with any of the departments and programs in the district as well as beyond the district. As the population expands, we want to ensure that our resources and supports expand so every student has what he or she needs.
Through the Center for Family and Community Engagement, we focus on meeting the needs of the whole child supported by our three pillars: academic support, socioemotional support, and food security. We strive to ensure ultimate success, not just in school, but also in life.