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.
Calendriers du mois de l'engagement familial
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.
Série " Tool Time Tuesday " sur l'engagement des familles
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
Rejoignez la conversation !
Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
Hashtags pour le mois de l'engagement familial
Novembre est le mois de l'engagement des familles ! Vous êtes le premier et le plus important enseignant de votre enfant. C'est l'occasion de reconnaître le rôle important que les familles jouent dans l'éducation et le bien-être de leurs enfants tout au long de l'année. Utilisez #FamillesFEM pour participer à la conversation.
Qu'avez-vous appris en ayant un frère ou une sœur handicapé(e) ? #SiblingStrong
Quel est le meilleur conseil parental que vous ayez jamais reçu ? #AdviceYes
Célébrez le mois de l'engagement familial en partageant la photo d'un "symbole familial" qui représente votre famille ou le parcours de votre enfant. Utilisez #SymbolFEM pour participer à la conversation.
Tout est question de relations ! Les parents ne se soucient pas de ce que vous savez tant qu'ils ne savent pas à quel point vous vous souciez d'eux. Utilisez #CareFEM pour participer à la conversation.
L'engagement efficace des familles est une responsabilité partagée entre les familles, l'école et la communauté. Utilisez #TogetherFEM pour participer à la conversation.
Que doivent savoir les éducateurs sur les familles d'enfants handicapés ? Utilisez #ToKnow pour participer à la conversation.
Quelle est la meilleure chose qu'un éducateur ait faite pour vous ou votre enfant ? Utilisez #TheBestFEM pour participer à la conversation.
Que faites-vous pour prendre soin de vous ? Utilisez #CelebrateFEM pour participer à la conversation.
Ressources supplémentaires
Le système de la petite enfance de la Caroline du Nord s'efforce d'être centré sur la famille, axé sur l'équité et la collaboration. Le site Cadre de l'engagement familial et du leadershipaccessible sur le site du DCDEE Page Web FE&Lprésente des principes directeurs et des informations pour les agences sur l'engagement et le leadership de la famille.
L'Association nationale pour l'engagement des familles, des écoles et des communautés (National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement - NAFSCE) est la première association d'adhérents qui se consacre exclusivement à la promotion de l'engagement des familles, des écoles et des communautés. Sa mission est de faire progresser des politiques et des pratiques à fort impact pour l'engagement des familles, des écoles et des communautés afin de promouvoir le développement de l'enfant et d'améliorer les résultats des élèves. et d'améliorer les résultats des élèves. https://nafsce.org/
