Research shows that students achieve more when parents are involved in their child's education.
The Parent and Family Engagement team effectively links families to vital district, school and community resources during the year. The district office provides parents, families, students, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn from and with one another in an effort to increase student achievement through best practices in family engagement.
OCPS Parent and Family Engagement strives to lead students to success with the support and engagement of families in the community. Parent and Family Engagement places a strong emphasis on providing parent workshops and opportunities that foster effective partnerships between home and schools. While families in Orange County are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they all share a commitment to the academic success of their children.
"Family engagement is an essential ingredient for student success.”
– Dr. Karen L. Mapp
Parent and Family Engagement commits to:
● Fostering a culture of educational equity through capacity-building among district and
school-based administrators and staff.
● Providing quality professional development that equips personnel with the capacity to
build relationships, strengthen communities and increase engagement opportunities for
families.
● Promote student success, parenting and advocacy, and individual growth/wellness.
● Create opportunities for parents, families, and school staff to make connections with
district departments and community resources.
Parent Workshops and Family Learning Events:
OCPS provides workshops and learning events to parents and families on ways to effectively engage in their children’s education in order for all students to achieve at the highest academic level. This is accomplished through districtwide events such as the OCPS Parent Academy, as well as a host of offerings by schools. In addition, many Title I schools have a parent resource center and a Parent Engagement Liaison in the elementary setting and a Secondary Engagement Liaison in the secondary setting to support student achievement through parent engagement strategies. Please call your child’s school office for more information about opportunities designed to support families.