When families and schools partner, students thrive. “Yes, I Can” is more than a phrase, it’s a reminder of the power we have when we work together. By nurturing relationships and sharing responsibility, we create spaces where every child feels supported and every family feels seen, heard, and empowered.
We invite you to explore the tools, stories, and opportunities on this site. Share what speaks to you. Use this month to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the small actions that lead to big change. Let’s keep the momentum going, because when families engage, everyone benefits.
“Once you choose hope, anything’s possible.”
~ Christopher Reeve
Family Engagement Month Proclamation
from the Governor's Office
Together We Shine: Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference
Submit a message of appreciation
Celebrate Family Engagement Month with a Message of Thanks. When families and schools work together, research shows that students do better in school, relationships grow stronger, and entire communities become more connected. This November, help us honor the teachers and school staff who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. If someone has gone above and beyond to support, connect, or enhance the school experience, we invite you to share a message of appreciation. Your words will be featured on our Family Engagement Month webpage as a heartfelt tribute to their dedication and impact.
Kalender für den Monat des Familienengagements
The Family Engagement Month calendars include activities and resources for families and educators that support student success while encouraging collaboration between families and schools. There are calendars for families of children Birth-2, Preschool-PreK, Elementary, Middle/High, and School calendar for educators.
Tool Time Tuesday - Serie zum Familienengagement
NOVEMBER 2025
We will kick off the Family Engagement Month Series on Tuesday, November 4th. Join us on Tuesdays at noon in November, we will share information, tools, and resources that families can use all year round!
November 4th: Keeping It Real: Honest Conversations, Stronger School Teams
Strong partnerships between families and educators are built on open communication, mutual respect, and trust. This session will explore practical ways to foster meaningful, ongoing dialogue between home and school. Learn how to ask the right questions, address concerns early, and communicate with clarity.
November 11th: Veteran’s Day – No Tool Time Today, ECAC Office is Closed
November 18th: 5-Minute Family Moments that Can Make a Big Impact
This practical session offers simple, meaningful ways for families to strengthen their connection with their child, no matter their schedule or their child’s unique strengths and needs.
November 25th: Family Engagement; Advocacy in Your Backyard
NC Child is a statewide advocacy organization that advocates for legislation and policy to improve the lives of children and families in NC. This session will introduce participants to how they can be an advocate for themselves and others in their community.
Presented by: Aimee Allen, Senior Manager of Parent and Family Engagement, NC Child
Call to Action for Families and Schools
Working together, we can cultivate an environment where every family feels valued and empowered to contribute to their child’s educational journey.
Call to Action for Families:
- Explore the Family Activity Calendar: These activities are tailored to include strategies for children with disabilities, fostering inclusivity and quality family time.
- Join the Tool Time Tuesday Webinar Series: The Tool Time Tuesday webinars will focus on resources and strategies to support families of children with disabilities.
- Create a Family Engagement Plan: Develop your own Family Engagement Plan, incorporating information and resources from the activity calendar and webinars. This plan could include generating questions for the IEP meeting, setting goals for family activities, identifying resources you need, and scheduling regular family check-ins to discuss progress.
Call to Action For Teachers:
- Make Connections: Reach out to every parent in your class via phone, text or email to share a positive message about their child. These positive interactions not only uplift families but can strengthen the bonds between home and school.
- Share Activity Calendars: Send families the Family Engagement Month Activity calendar filled with resources for families of children Birth to High School. These calendars are available on this webpage above.
- Explore Topics of Interest: Review the school activity calendar and identify topics that resonate with you and your families. Share at staff meetings.
Call to Action for Principals:
- Encourage Outreach: Inspire every teacher to connect with every parent in their class during Family Engagement Month. Personal communication lays the foundation for trust and meaningful Family Engagement.
- Dedicate Meeting Time: Set aside time during each staff meeting throughout November to focus on family engagement strategies and successes. Utilize the attached school activity calendar to identify key topics.
- Share Resources: Distribute the school activity calendar to your teachers. The calendar is filled with valuable resources and activities for teachers designed to inspire reflection and action that promote effective family engagement
Family Engagement Month Social Media
and Outreach Tools
Beteiligen Sie sich an der Konversation!
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Hashtags für den Monat des Familienengagements
November ist der Monat des Familienengagements! Sie sind der erste und wichtigste Lehrer Ihres Kindes. Dies ist eine Gelegenheit, die wichtige Rolle zu würdigen, die Familien bei der Erziehung und dem Wohlergehen ihrer Kinder das ganze Jahr über spielen. Verwenden Sie . #FamilienFEM um sich an der Diskussion zu beteiligen.
Was haben Sie gelernt, wenn Sie ein Geschwisterkind mit einer Behinderung haben? #SiblingStrong
Was ist der beste Erziehungsratschlag, den Sie je erhalten haben? #RatschlagJa
Feiern Sie den Monat des Familienengagements, indem Sie ein Foto eines "Familiensymbols" teilen, das Ihre Familie oder den Weg Ihres Kindes repräsentiert. Verwenden Sie . #SymbolFEM um sich an der Diskussion zu beteiligen.
Es geht nur um Beziehungen! Den Eltern ist es egal, wie viel Sie wissen, solange sie nicht wissen, wie sehr Sie sich kümmern. Verwenden Sie #CareFEM um sich an der Diskussion zu beteiligen.
Wirksames Familienengagement ist eine gemeinsame Aufgabe von Familien, Schule und Gemeinde. Verwenden Sie #TogetherFEM um sich an der Diskussion zu beteiligen.
Was müssen Pädagogen über Familien von Kindern mit Behinderungen wissen? Verwenden Sie #ZuWissen um sich an der Diskussion zu beteiligen.
Was ist das Beste, was ein Erzieher für Sie oder Ihr Kind getan hat? Verwenden Sie #TheBestFEM um an der Diskussion teilzunehmen.
Was tun Sie, um für sich selbst zu sorgen? Verwenden Sie #CelebrateFEM um an der Diskussion teilzunehmen.
Zusätzliche Ressourcen
North Carolinas System für die frühe Kindheit soll familienzentriert, gerechtigkeitsorientiert und kooperativ sein. Das Rahmenwerk für Familienengagement und Führungsqualitätenist zugänglich auf der DCDEE FE&L-Webseitezu finden ist, enthält Leitprinzipien und Informationen für Einrichtungen zur sinnvollen Einbindung und Führung von Familien.
Die National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) ist die erste Mitgliedervereinigung, die sich Vereinigung, die sich ausschließlich auf die Förderung des Engagements von Familien, Schulen und Gemeinden konzentriert. Ihre Aufgabe ist die Förderung von der Familie, der Schule und des Gemeinwesens voranzutreiben, um die Entwicklung von Kindern zu fördern und und die Leistungen der Schüler zu verbessern. https://nafsce.org/
