FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTER

How do we engage families at Cyprus?

• Understand all students can learn at high levels

  • “IN THE END, IF EDUCATORS COMMIT TO ASSUMING ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN AT HIGH LEVELS- OR IF THEY REFUSE TO EMBRACE THIS POSSIBILITY- THEY WILL BE RIGHT. YOUR ASSUMPTIONS USUALLY BECOME YOUR REALITY.” MIKE MATTOS, SOLUTION TREE

• Utilize multiple methods to communicate

  • Email 

  • Phone calls home

  • Weekly podcast

  • Messaging apps to text parents

  • High Five Fridays

  • What else will work in your classroom?

• Share information about student learning. Empower families to participate a partner in learning.

  • How do families check student learning in your classroom?

  • Is it clear to everyone how to do this?

  • What can you do to engage families in student learning in your classroom? 

• Home visits

  • $30 per visit (this will be going up at the state level)

  • Can do 2 visits per hour

• Utilize Cyprus Family Center

  • Portal help

  • Registration help

  • Interpretation services

  • ESL, computer, mental health, parental support classes

  • Attendance interventions

  • Home visit supports

  • Connections to community/ school resources