Family engagement happens in many ways. Schools often have a narrow view limited to looking at who shows up for conferences. Research clearly shows that family engagement is a predictive factor of student success but it is important to use a wide lens and support all engagement so families with their many schedules can feel encouraged.

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“It was a life-threatening problem”: Critical moments experienced by parents and (re)framing parental engagement

Erica Fernandez, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
erica.fernandez@uconn.edu

Michele Femc-Bagwell, Ph.D.
Director, CommPACT Community Schools Collaborative
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
michele.femc-bagwell@uconn.edu

Improving Student Outcomes and Creating a Community School through Innovation, Social Advocacy Engagement, and Parent Engagement

Danielle A. Annett, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Center for Applied Research in Human Development
University of Connecticut
danielle.terranova@uconn.edu

Michele Femc-Bagwell, Ph.D.
Director, CommPACT Community Schools Collaborative
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
michele.femc-bagwell@uconn.edu

 

“Do you hear what I hear? Do you see what I See?”: Parent Voices of Engagement

Erica Fernandez, Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
erica.fernandez@uconn.edu

Michele Femc-Bagwell, Ph.D.
Director, CommPACT Community Schools Collaborative
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
michele.femc-bagwell@uconn.edu

 

An Examination of Teacher Empowerment in CommPACT Schools

Michele Femc-Bagwell, Ph.D.
Director, CommPACT Community Schools Collaborative
Neag School of Education
University of Connecticut
michele.femc-bagwell@uconn.edu

 

 Why do They Do That?  The Intersection of Cultural Competence, Classroom Behavior and Relationships

Funded by the Balfour Foundation at Bassick High School

Danielle A. Annett, Ph.D.
Associate Director
Center for Applied Research in Human Development
University of Connecticut
danielle.terranova@uconn.edu