The Board of Education recognizes and values parents/families as children's first teachers/decision-makers in education. The Board believes that student learning is more likely to occur when there is an effective partnership between the school, community, and the student's parents /family. Such a partnership between schools, communities and greater involvement of parents in the education of their children generally result in higher academic achievement, improved student behavior, and reduced absenteeism. When parents have a sense of connection with schools and communities who care about them, it provides a sense of security and confidence. Involvement of community members in schools can improve the overall quality of education that students receive. Having these kinds of connections allows families to share the joy, pain, and uncertainties that come with the parenting role.
Each week CCS Department of Family Engagement hosts two Virtual Family Engagement Sessions, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., to provide families an opportunity to learn the latest district information, hear from community partners, provide feedback, and get answers to questions. Visit our RSVP to view and register for upcoming sessions; 2023-2024 updates coming soon!
Partnering with Columbus City Schools
ENGAGE PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY - By registering, we will be able to link and align your work to our goals. We will have more information on the types of services our partners are providing, how many students are being served, and which areas partners are working in, as well as identifying gaps and overlaps so that we can be more equitable in our partnership efforts.
CCS families and students participating in Pathway Express will gain many benefits, including experiential learning opportunities, a glimpse into work students are doing throughout the year, fun activities, giveaways, prizes, and more! 2023-2024 updates coming soon.
Learning at home technology tips - i-Ready/Clever Access - Support & Resource Center
Child Care Resources
Clothing Resources
Health Care & Wellness Resources
Resources In Our Communities - The Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center:
Columbus City Schools
The Family Ambassador Program supports parents/families in building skills that will encourage caregivers to be better learners, teachers, advocates, and leaders of their community.
Columbus City Schools Regional Coordinators:
Region 1 Odaliz Freytes Region 4 LaKisha Meadows
Region 2 Kayrisha Taylor Region 5 Amanda Hughes
Region 3 Marquita Curry Region 6 Clyde Johnson III
Click here for more details on how to become a Family Ambassador for Columbus City Schools.
Community Services
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Adult Education & Trainings
Parks & Recreations
Public Libraries
Job Readiness
Community & School Volunteer Opportunities
Disclaimer:
The sites listed above are not official websites of the Columbus City Schools (CCS). CCS does not control and cannot guarantee the content, relevance, timelines, or accuracy of the information on these sites. Any views or opinions expressed in the sites are solely those of the creators of the sites and do not represent the views of the Columbus City School District. Informational fliers shared are a part of ongoing partnerships with CCS community based partners and are created by the agencies themselves. A listing in this Web-based Guide does not constitute an endorsement by the Columbus City School District. All information is deemed reliable at the time of posting. These resources are intended to provide district families with access to relevant information that may be of assistance to families in terms of family programming, housing and food assistance, and more.