Mission-GCPS partners with students and caregivers toengage,equip, andempowerfamilies, educators, and community members as co-authors for the development of the whole learner from birth through adulthood.
Gwinnett County Public Schools’family engagement initiativeseeks to support the growth, development, and success of each and every student.TheEngage,Equip, andEmpowerseries hosted by the Department of Federal Programs Office of Family Engagement provides opportunities for families to participate in instructional sessions, workshops, events, and activities to engage with Gwinnett County Public Schools. The series will provide opportunities for families to learn how to support their children at home in the core academic content areas, be active participants in their children’s education, and learn about resources, programs, and wraparound services to support their children.
Spring 2024
- Empowering Conversations - May 1st
- PBIS Family Night - March 19th
- Georgia Milestones Assessment Family Night - February 6th
- Elementary AKS Spotlight - January 25th
Empowering Conversations - May 1st
GCPS invites all families to attend apowerful and informational session with district and community leaders on May 1stfrom 5:30 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. During this session, district and community leaders will discuss the importance of mental health and drug abuse awareness. Families will also learn how families can find help and support for both concerns.Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese.
May 1, 2024
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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PBIS Family Night - March 19th
GCPS invites all families to attend a virtual “Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) Family Night” led by the Director of the Office of Behavior Supports and Interventions on March 19from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. During this session, GCPS families of students in grades 6-12 will receive information about the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program components, and how families can help connect with schools and use positive interventions and supports at home. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese.
March 19, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Georgia Milestones Assessment Family Night - February 6th
GCPS invites all families of students in grades 3 – 12 to join the “Georgia Milestones Assessment Family Night” led by the Executive Director of the Accountability & Assessment Office on February 6th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.Join us to receive information about the Georgia Milestones assessment (GMAS), sample questions, and tips to help your child at home. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese. Online registration is now open.
February 6, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Elementary AKS Spotlight - January 25th
Families of students in grades K-5 will receive information about the curriculum being taught in the classroom and learn strategies and activities to support your children at home.
January 25, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Fall 2023
- Post-Secondary Readiness Family Night- November 9th
- Community-Based Mentoring and Office of Community Schools Family Night- October 24th
- Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education- October 3rd
- Elementary AKS Spotlight- September 28th
- UNIVERSAL SCREENERS - FAMILY NIGHT August 29th
- Elementary Teaching Video Introductions - August 2023
Families of Secondary Students in Grades 6-12 will learn about Counseling, College, and Career
December 7, 2023
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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Post-Secondary Readiness Family Night- November 9th
Families of secondary students in grades 6-12 will learn about GCPS Post-secondary Readiness.
November 9, 2023
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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Community-Based Mentoring and Office of Community Schools Family Night- October 24th
Families of students in all grades will learn how to engage with GCPS as a mentor with the Community-Based Mentoring Program that pairs caring adults with students in grades 4-12 to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to help our students become successful young adults. Families will also learn about the Office of Community Schools and the process for community organizations to partner in providing wraparound extension educational and recreational programs and services for our students to be successful.
October 24,2023
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education- October 3rd
Families of students in grades K-12 will receive information about Computer Science for All, Industry-Recognized Credentials, CTE Program Access, and Future Readiness for Students.
October 3, 2023
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
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Elementary AKS Spotlight- September 28th
Elementary AKS Spotlight: How to Support Your Students at Home with LA, MA, SCI, and SS.
Language Arts:What is the science of reading and how to support at home
Math:First semester Activities to Engage with the New AKS at Home
SCI:Birth-5 Science Fair Support
Social Studies:K-5 Personal Finance
September 28, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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UNIVERSAL SCREENERS - FAMILY NIGHT August 29th
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 12 will receive information about the iReady and MAP Universal Screeners. Find out how the screeners will help identify students’ strengths and areas of need, and how they are used to formulate the next steps needed in instruction to support all students.
August 29, 2023
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Elementary Teaching Video Introductions - August 2023
2023-2024 Elementary Teaching Video Introductions:The Directors of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies explain what children in grades K-5 will learn for the school year.
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Preventing the Summer Slide – Elementary Videos and Handouts
The Directors of English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies share tips and activities to prevent the summer slide for families in grades K-5. Printed handouts will be available at elementary schools for families. Please reach out to the Parent Liaison / Parent Coordinator or Administrative Assistant at your school to obtain a copy of the handouts.
K-5 Preventing the Summer Slide - ELA
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K-5 Preventing the Summer Slide - Math
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K-5 Preventing the Summer Slide - Science
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K-5 Preventing the Summer Slide - Social Studies
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