Parent & Family Engagement

What is Parent & Family Engagement?

Parent and family engagement is the meaningful collaboration between parents, families, and school personnel at the classroom, school, and district levels. Together, these partnerships support and improve the learning, development, and overall well-being of children and adolescents.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Section 1116 provides guidance for how schools and districts implement effective parent and family engagement.

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Parent Advisory Council

• Districts and schools must collaborate with parents as equal partners.

• Schools must include parents on school teams as key decision-makers.

• Each district must establish a Parent Advisory Council (PAC) that represents schools, students, and the community.

• The PAC plays an important role in planning and making decisions that impact student learning and family engagement.

How to Join the Parent Advisory Council

Parents and guardians can become members of the council in several ways:

• Recommended by school leadership

• Invited by an existing council member

• Volunteering based on personal interest

All parents and stakeholders are welcome to participate!

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Contact Information

For more information about Parent & Family Engagement or the Parent Advisory Council, please contact:

• Parent and Family Engagement Handbook
• Raising Resilient Children