Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forums Announced Across California

Education leaders and community partners across California are hosting a series of Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) Candidate Forums to give families, educators, and community members the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their vision for the future of California’s public education system.  The Superintendent of Public Instruction plays a critical role in guiding […]

Submit a Proposal for the 2026 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education

The National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) is inviting educators, researchers, and family engagement leaders to submit proposals for the 2026 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education. The National Assembly brings together more than 1,000 participants from across the country to share strategies, research, and innovative practices that strengthen partnerships between schools, families, […]

Nominate a Leader for the 2026 Community Schools and Family Engagement Awards

The Institute for Educational Leadership is accepting nominations for the 2026 Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference (CSxFE) Awards. These awards recognize individuals and organizations that are making meaningful contributions to community schools and authentic family engagement.  Submit your nomination here!  Educators, community leaders, and organizations are encouraged to nominate colleagues or partners who are advancing strong […]

2026 Family Engagement Conference: Elevating Parent Voice and Strengthening Family Partnerships

The Riverside County Office of Education invites families, educators, and community partners to attend the 2026 Family Engagement Conference on Monday, April 13, 2026. The event will bring together parents and education leaders for a day of dialogue, parent-led workshops, and opportunities to strengthen family-school partnerships across Riverside County.  The conference will feature keynote speaker […]

Strengthening Family Engagement Across California 

Join the Family Engagement Community of Practice  Family engagement is not a program you add on. It is a practice you build together.  Across California, educators, county office leaders, and family engagement practitioners are doing powerful work to support families and strengthen partnerships between schools and communities. Yet many are doing this work in isolation, without […]