Engage, Equip, and Empower Series
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ family engagement initiative seeks to support the growth, development, and success of each and every student. The Engage, Equip, and Empower series 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.
For more information on the Engage, Equip, and Empower Series, please follow this link.
Spring 2025
PBIS Family Night
The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the PBIS Family Night on March 18, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM via Zoom.
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 12 will receive information about the definitions of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), SEL Components within the PBIS framework, and how families can help connect with schools and use PBIS/SEL strategies at home.
Click here to RSVP for the PBIS Family Night
Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) Family Night
The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) Family Night on February 4, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM via Zoom.
During this session, families of students in grades 3-12 will receive information about the Georgia Milestones assessment, a website to practice online testing, and tips to help your child at home.
Attached are the images for advertisements in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese for the meeting.
Click here to RSVP for the GMAS Family Night
Elementary AKS Spotlight Family Night
The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the Elementary AKS Spotlight Family Night on January 23, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM via Zoom.
During the Elementary AKS Spotlight Family Night, GCPS 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 their children at home.
Click here to RSVP for the Elementary AKS Spotlight Family Night
Fall 2024
The Office of Counseling, College & Career Services, and The Office of Health and Social Services Night on Thursday, December 5th
Engage, Equip, and Empower
The Office of Counseling, College & Career Services, and The Office of Health and Social Services Night will be held on Thursday, December 5th virtually from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm presented by Dr. Demetria Williams, Director & Dr. Heather Alvira, Coordinator, and Crystal Baskerville, Director & Dr. Sandrea Jones, Lead Social Worker.
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K-12 will gain valuable insights into counseling, college, and career resources available to students and family support options. Families will also understand the importance of consistent school attendance and its impact on student success.
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/j/99012252144
Post-Secondary Readiness Night, November 7th, 2024
Post-Secondary Readiness Night on Thursday, November 7th: presented by Miranda McLaren, Executive Director for the Office Accountability and Assessment virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
During this session, GCPS GCPS families of students in grades 6 - 12 will receive information about Gwinnett Writes, and other post-secondary readiness assessment opportunities.
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOmgpjwrEtNDnbwQB40tziQaJEK9UU1C
Community-Based Mentoring and Community Schools Night 10/22/24
Community-Based Mentoring and Community Schools Night on Tuesday, October 22nd: presented James Rayford, Academic Support Director, and Soraia Santos-Felgenhauer, Community Schools Director virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
During this session, GCPS families will learn how you can engage with GCPS as a mentor with the Community-Based Mentoring Program that pairs caring adults with students in grades 4 through 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.
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdeigrTgrE9N-mDGEN49V3r6yYokrbHUj
Elementary Content Area Spotlight 09/26/24
Elementary Content Area Spotlight on Thursday, September 26th: presented by Julie Erdmann, Elementary ELA Director, Michelle Bellamy, Elementary Math Director, Dr. Jeremy Nix, Elementary Social Studies Director, and Kristin Luthi, Elementary Science Director all from the Department of Teaching and Learning virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K-5 will receive information on how to support students at home with ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies in the first semester.
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0odumvqzwvGNGLti3DQR6rvasGCr0kMitx
Early Learning & School Readiness Family Night 9/4/24
The Office of Family Engagement's Engage, Equip, Empower Series presents Early Learning & School Readiness Family Night presented by Stacy Lord and Leslie Gilbreath, Coordinators for Early Learning and School Readiness on Wednesday, September 4th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufuCsqzssGtXE_Vvp21-oGrsZuZK9hupk
This session will cover the wide range of resources available for both general education (gen ed) and special education (sped). Additionally, we will discuss practical strategies to empower parents to embed learning in the home environment.
Topics Include:
- Resources and support are available in general and special education within GCPS.
- Practical tips for parents to enhance learning at home.
Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night - August 27th
The Office of Family Engagement's Engage, Equip, Empower Series presents Universal Screeners: i-Ready & MAP Family Night presented by Miranda McLaren, Executive Director for the Office of Accountability and Assessment on Tuesday, August 27th virtually from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
The Zoom Link for registration:
https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdO6qqjotGN2Rvsl1xxb3PwR9wY4vpl51
During this session, GCPS families of students in grades K - 9 will receive information about the i-Ready and MAP Universal Screeners, find out how they will help identify students' strengths and areas of need, and how they support instruction for all students.
THESE are the advertisements in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese for each meeting.
