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Building Powerful Partnerships for the Sake of All Children!
by Marcia Coward, District Parent and Family Engagement Manager The Parent and Family Engagement Team has shifted through this pandemic, and "Rising Up" to match our words to actions! As Family [...]
The Importance of Parental Involvement
by Demone Gunter, District Family Engagement Liaison, Family Friendly Schools Initiative & Volunteerism What are the positive benefits of parent involvement? There are many benefits to parental involvement at your child's [...]
PICTURE – PERFECT: Professional Skills & Training Resources
by Narva Dunlap, District Family Engagement Specialist, Parents’ Personal and Professional Growth & Development What are the pertinent skills that employers are looking for to determine qualified employees? The following snapshot [...]
Communicating with the Five R’s
by Stephanie Forbes, District Family Engagement Liaison, Student Academic Support In an attempt to slow down the spreading of coronavirus, our families are staying home trying to remain safe. The loss [...]
Parents! Are you struggling with structure?
by Latonya Winters-Buford, District Family Engagement Liaison, Parent Leadership & Advocacy Training Creating a routine for kids during COVID-19 can provide structure and predictability during times of uncertainty. Many [...]
CRISIS: Homelessness in the Wake of COVID-19
by Richard Stephens II, District Family Engagement Liaison, Parent & Family Wrap Around Services With some of our DeKalb County School District families, economic hardships presented a pressing issue before the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Welcome to DCSD: Exploring Our School District
by Anne Ferreira District Family Engagement Liaison, Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy Click Image to Register As part of the initiatives of creating a more inviting and intentional culturally aware [...]