Prichard Committee

?? Attendance matters! Every Kentucky student deserves the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. Let’s create school environments where students feel welcomed, supported, and inspired to learn every day. Together, we can make it happen! ?? #AttendanceMatters #KYFamEngage24 #CommunityEngagement

?? Join us Tuesday, November 26th at 11:00 A.M. ET for our Family Friendly Schools webinar - Best Practices. Attend this session if you want to connect with practitioners and hear great ideas! Register today: https://bit.ly/3ACQTjM #FamilyFriendlySchools #FamilyEngagement #KentuckySchools

The Prichard Committee partnered with the Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation at the NYU Metro Center to evaluate the Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools and research the statewide impact of family engagement in education. The research found there were stronger outcomes for school staff and families who participated in KY Collaborative activities, including:?? ? School staff who participated in family engagement training were significantly more likely to engage families, believe their school engages families, and have higher job satisfaction? ? Families who participated in KY Collaborative activities were significantly more likely to know about the educational system, engage in their children's learning, and believe their children's schools engage families. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4eJZTSB #KentuckySchools #FamilyEngagement #EducationNews

?? Join the Kentucky Parent Forum! Are you looking for a space to share your experiences, learn from other parents, and strengthen your role in your child’s education? The Kentucky Parent Forum is an online community designed just for you. ?? Each month, we’ll discuss the challenges, successes, and ideas you have for engaging with your school and making a difference. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow parents across the state. ?? Nov. 25th: 10 A.M or 7 P.M. EST 10 A.M. https://bit.ly/3Bd7tXI 7 P.M. https://bit.ly/4gAhtKV Email [email protected] with any questions. #FamilyEngagement #KentuckyParents #PrichardCommittee

Picadome Elementary School in Fayette County was recently awarded Family Friendly Certification by the Prichard Committee. Prichard Committee President and CEO Brigitte Blom visited the school to celebrate this achievement and hear from a father and daughter about an initiative that is strengthening school-family partnerships and contributing to student success. Hear the full story: https://lnkd.in/gZBeshKH #FamilyFriendlySchools #KYFamEngage24 #KentuckyEducation

?? Mark your calendars! ?? The Prichard Committee is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday on December 3rd! Join us in building a big, bold future for all Kentucky students through improved education outcomes. Stay tuned for how you can make an impact with the Double Your Difference challenge! #GivingTuesday #DoubleYourDifference #KentuckyEducation

?? Step into the role of a Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership Fellow & join hands with others who share your dedication to increasing success in Kentucky education - from early childhood to postsecondary. This fellowship is for ANYONE with a strong drive to uplift K-12 public school students! ?? Application deadline: December 3 ?? Class starts: January 2025 Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4fPrWlt #CIPL #FamilyEngagement #ParentLeadership #KentuckyEducation

The new KyCL (Kentucky's Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant) RFA is out and due in mid-December! CTL is hosting a speaker series to dive in! Join us as we learn, collaborate, and strategize for success. Our state and education community are so lucky to have access to this opportunity! On Monday, we're kicking off with Roland O'Daniel Ph.D., Brigitte Blom, and Felicia Cumings Smith, Ed.D.!?

The Prichard Committee partnered with the Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation at the NYU Metro Center to evaluate the Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools and research the statewide impact of family engagement in education. The Prichard Committee's Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools works to create opportunities for families and schools to learn from each other, and build better practices to enhance student learning. The research found there were significant increases in family engagement outcomes at participating schools, including:? ??Increases in school leaders' beliefs that there was state and district support for family engagement ?? Increases in educators and families reporting that their school reaches out to families and fosters a climate for family leadership ?? Increases in family knowledge about the educational system and engagement in their children's learning Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e4tBB7Re #KentuckySchools #FamilyEngagement #EducationNews

Earlier this week we celebrated Family & Community Engagement Week with a event in KY’s Capitol. The week is a recognition of one of the critically important components of the 6 essentials to a GREAT SCHOOL - that is centering the school in a mobilized community, with engaged families. When that happens, all the GREAT stuff happening in schools and classrooms - becomes MAGIC, within the school & far beyond its walls. #CommunitySchools #CommunityEngagement #GroundswellKY