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The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department offers a variety of community-driven and family-centered initiatives designed to increase the self-awareness, efficacy, and autonomy of caretakers while also giving them tools to become more engaged with their children in the home and on their respective campuses.
Core Programming
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- Common Ground Parent Meetings
- Community Partnership Support
- Customer Service Training
- Event Planning
- Family Engagement Consultations
- Family Friendly School Program
- Family Friendly Walkthroughs
- Family or Staff Learning Sessions/Workshops
- Parent Group (PTO/PTA) Support
- Parent Resources
- Relationship Building
Staff Workshops
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Parents as Leaders
Unleash your inner cheer leader for parent advocacy and learn more ways to celebrate and amplify family voice to lessen your load!
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FACE 101
Are you wondering exactly what FACE does and all the various ways we can support student success? This workshop will provide you with those answers!
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Work-Life Balance
Juggling family and work demands can be challenging! Explore ways to harmonize your work, play, and family to help you conquer the chaos with a smile!
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2-Way Parent Communication
Building parent and school relationships can sometimes be challenging. Together we
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Involvement vs. Engagement
Learn and have insightful discussions on how to further engage your families in simple, realistic ways.
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The A Factor
Get ready for this fun game show experience as you learn tips and
strategies on one of the most crucial components for academic
success…attendance!
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Parent and caregiver workshops offered by Family and Community Engagement departments aim to strengthen collaboration between families and schools, enhancing student achievement through practical strategies and tools for supporting learning at home.
Family Workshops
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Literacy at Home
Equips parents and caregivers with strategies and activities to support their child's reading, writing, math, and digital literacy skills outside
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HISD Resources (Jeopardy)
An engaging interactive game that helps families explore and utilize the various resources provided by the district
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Parent-Teacher Conference
Guides parents and caregivers on effectively preparing for and participating in conferences to enhance collaboration with teachers and support student progress.
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Attendance Matters
Emphasizes the crucial role of regular school attendance in student success and provides strategies for parents and caregivers to ensure consistent student participation.
Family and Community Engagement Events
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National Parent Involvement
The department actively promotes National Parent Involvement Month by implementing various initiatives to engage and support parents in their children’s education.
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PTO EXPO
The PTO Expo is an event for parent leaders, families, and school staff to gain resources and support. Designed for dedicated PTO/A members and school leaders, the expo offers valuable tools and connections to enhance your efforts and impact in the school community.
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Meet and Greets
The Parent Organization Meet and Greet is your opportunity to connect with fellow officers and members from various campuses, all committed to enhancing our schools.