Back-to-School Family Engagement Toolkit
Use the resources in this digital toolkit to ensure all your families feel welcomed and prepared even before the school year begins and that they’re in the know about the support available to them through your ParentPowered program.
Back-to-School Checklist: How to Create a Welcoming Vibe
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Forward to your team to align around best practices
for a great back to school vibe.
Use this checklist to ensure your school’s physical spaces, communications, and in-person interactions are inviting to all families.
Spread the Word About ParentPowered
Customizable Templates
Whether this is your school’s first year with ParentPowered or you’ve been a partner for many years, the start of a new school year is a great time to introduce or reintroduce families to ParentPowered and the many ways the curriculum will support them and their child’s learning.
Get the word out in your school community by leveraging these promotional materials.
Family Flyer
Customize this flyer to introduce the ParentPowered program to families. Print it out and share it with families, or attach it to an email. You can also post it to your school’s website or LMS.
The flyer is available in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Chinese
Arabic
Vietnamese
Russian
Polish
Hmong
Burmese
Social Media Kit
Let the whole community know that you’re offering ParentPowered to families. Use these sample posts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We’ve provided images you can use, too.
Orientation Night Slides
Insert these overview slides into your kick-off events with families.
Welcome Videos
Embed these videos on your website or share the YouTube links in emails and texts to families to give them a quick overview of what they can expect from ParentPowered.
Website Banners and Blurbs
Post a banner to your website announcing that ParentPowered is available to families, or use the sample text to post a notice or write a blog.
Make Count Day Count with Our New
Attendance Accelerator!
Don’t miss out on our newest supplemental program add-on, Attendance Accelerator — available free until July 31. Your families will receive special messages for 6–8 weeks that promote attendance and provide insights to help overcome potential barriers. Your team will also receive support with resources and learning opportunities focused on boosting attendance.
Resources for Educators
Facilitator Tips for Hosting a Can’t-Miss Family Event
We’ve compiled a few low-lift, high-impact strategies to help families feel comfortable attending and participating in group workshops throughout the year.VIDEO
Watch for three low-lift engagement techniques you can apply today to your family events.
INFOGRAPHIC
Share the tips highlighted in the video with your colleagues by printing off our infographic cheat sheet.
ACTIVITIES
Download five group activities that are easy to implement and sure to result in participation from even the hardest-to-reach families.
