Empowering Students. Engaging Families.
Enriching Community.
The Department of Community & Family Engagement (DCFE) collaborates across the district to implement enriching out-of-school time programming, foster meaningful mentoring relationships, provide captivating family engagement opportunities, and remove non-academic barriers to learning so students can be successful in school.
These efforts are made possible through local, state, and federal funding, and strong partnerships with dedicated volunteers, community organizations, and local nonprofits.
Out-of-school time (OST) programming includes structured programming for students which occur before school, after school, and during summer. Programming includes opportunities for academic support, enrichment activities, social development, and recreation beyond the traditional classroom setting.
By mentoring one student, you can change two lives. Volunteer mentors can share their time and talents by getting involved in one of the several mentoring program options, including school-based, work-based, community-based, after school, and more.
Family engagement is a shared responsibility in which schools and partner organizations are committed to engaging families in meaningful ways, while families are committed to actively supporting their children's learning and development. Several family engagement opportunities are offered throughout the school year at all district schools.
Family Resource and Youth Services Centers partner with students, families, schools, and community organizations to remove barriers and connect families with resources and support. Through strong relationships and community partnerships, FRYSCs help create opportunities for every student to thrive.