What if Culture Is the Strategy for District Improvement?
Written by Kate Pechacek Most district strategic plans contain dozens of initiatives. New curriculum adoptions, attendance campaigns, mental health supports, technology implementations, staff retention efforts. Each one is driven by […]
“Stop the Drop” in K-12 enrollment: 3 steps to improve enrollment with the stories families tell
Written by Kate Pechacek When districts talk about enrollment, the conversation often turns quickly to numbers: projections, cohorts, competition, and funding formulas. But enrollment doesn’t begin on a spreadsheet, and […]
Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints
PART 4: Sustaining Success—Leadership, Strategy, and the Path Forward Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools Fostering timely support and intervention Administrators at Westlawn utilize […]
Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints
PART 3: Building Bridges—The Parent Perspective Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools A window into the classroom: The parent perspective The success […]
Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints
PART 2: Meaningful Connections—How Staff Leverage TalkingPoints Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools The universal platform for connection TalkingPoints is a research-based, unique solution […]
Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints
PART 1: Setting the stage—Why communication matters at Westlawn Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools Westlawn Elementary School, a Title I school serving a […]
Enduring family engagement: A districtwide approach to trusting school-family partnerships
Written by Kate Pechacek Universal Family Engagement defined Universal Family Engagement is the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective partnerships between schools and families. Universal Family […]