When families, schools, and communities come together in true partnership, students thrive.

This webinar will explore what meaningful family and community engagement looks like when families are seen as valued partners. Participants will explore examples of family-driven processes supported by school leaders, strategies for centering parent and caregiver voices in decision-making, and ways educators can deepen their relationships with families and community partners.

Grounded in principles of inclusion, shared power, and strong relationships, the Great Schools Partnership approach to family and community engagement emphasizes accessible, culturally responsive practices – such as partnering with community organizations, using surveys to gather input, and planning multilingual, accessible sessions that meet families where they are.

Whether you are a classroom teacher, school leader, or community partner, this session will offer tools, questions, and real-life models to inform your next steps.

Outcomes

• Explore strategies and tools from GSP’s Equitable Community Engagement Toolkit to design and implement programs that reflect family and community needs and interests.
• Understand how culturally responsive approaches build trust, connection, and deeper engagement.
• Reflect on how schools can position families and community organizations as partners and co-educators

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in learning more about how to build a genuine family, community, and school partnership. Including:

• School leaders
• Community organizations
• Families and caregivers
• Teachers

What’s Included?

• All participants will receive a digital certificate of 1 contact hour.
• Access to webinars, tools, and resources from Great Schools Partnership’s Community Engagement Toolkit
• All participants will receive access to the webinar recording and link to session materials.