Office of Family and Community Engagement

  • Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) is committed to strengthening the relationship between our parents, stakeholders, and many others who are integral in helping DPSCD position children to be successful. Our programs and initiatives are based on local and national best-practice models. We believe parents are partners in the educational process and the larger community constitutes the village for which we have many platforms designed for your engagement. We strive to provide the best services to our stakeholders, tell us how we're doing: https://bit.ly/css-face. 

    Find out more by following us on: 

    Facebook: @DPSCDFACE

    Twitter: @DPSCDFACE 

    This Week in Parent Academy
    Are you interested in learning how to facilitate a parenting class at your school?  You can earn $75 for each class you teach.  You must have school staff to partner with you at your school.
     
    Sign up here for training: https://forms.office.com/r/A0cT6Tkxse
     
    Weekly highlights include: 
    FREE COOKING CLASSES
     
     
     
    DPSCD Parenting Class Inquiry Link!!
    Sign up for Parenting Classes and make up to $600 https://bit.ly/DPSCDPCurr
     
    Monday February 10, 2025
     
    Cyberbullying
    PRESENTED BY: INSTRUCTIONAL SOLUTIONS
    3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    "Chrysler Elementary School
    1445 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207"
     
    Tuesday February 11, 2025
     
    Early On Parent Series: 
    February 2025 -Making the Most of Communication Using Technology
    Dr. Kyana Smith and Early Intervention Staff
    This session will be held in person and virtually. These sessions are designed to empower families with essential knowledge and practical strategies through building collaborative partnerships between families and providers to enhance your child's development and ensure the best possible outcomes in early intervention.
    10:30a-11:30a
    bit.ly/ESEEarlyOnParentSeries2425
     
    Vision & Purpose-Vision Board
    Sonnie Day
    Turn your life visions into realties in the extra special Vision Board Party!  This class will help you create a plan to reach your goals and dreams while still maintaining your daily life.
    9:00a-10:00a
    Carstens                                                       
    13000 Essex Ave, Detroit, MI 48215
     
    What ESE Parents Should Know
    Sharene Nathan/ESE Staff
    Overview with new and existing parents with students that are receiving ESE services. Providing tools, resources and additional tips on this educational journey.
    3:00p-4:00p
    J.E. Clark Preparatory Academy                                                           
    15755 Bremen St, Detroit, MI 48224
     
    Wednesday February 12, 2025
     
    Early On Parent Series: February 2025 
    Making the Most of Communication Using Technology
    Dr. Kyana Smith and Early Intervention Staff
    This session will be held in person and virtually. These sessions are designed to empower families with essential knowledge and practical strategies through building collaborative partnerships between families and providers to enhance your child's development and ensure the best possible outcomes in early intervention.
    10:30a-11:30a
    bit.ly/ESEEarlyOnParentSeries2425
     
    Trap Yoga
    Trap Yoga Studio
    Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop
    2:30 PM - 3:30PM
    "Burns Elementary-Middle School
    14350 Terry St, Detroit, MI 48227"
     
    Vision & Purpose-Vision Board
    Sonnie Day
    Turn your life visions into realties in the extra special Vision Board Party!  This class will help you create a plan to reach your goals and dreams while still maintaining your daily life.
    4:00p-5:00p
    DIA                                                                                                                                                            
    5161 Charles St, Detroit, MI 48212
     
    Dinner Club
    FACE
    Enjoy a family style dinner learning about etiquette, while you are informed about programs in our district and connect with your school community.
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    "Mark Twain School for Scholars
    12800 Visger St, Detroit, MI 48217"

    Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
    Sharene Nathan, Lohren Carter Nzoma, Donna Payne
    DPSCD's Parent Advisory Committee's (PAC) mission is to empower parents, guardians, and grandparents of students with an active individualized education program (IEP) with knowledge as it relates to their participation in the special education process, delivery of services, and funding for schools. In addition, the members will work with key stakeholders to make decisions and recommendations regarding compliance, parent and community involvement, and on issues relating to special education. The ESE Parent Advisory Council meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month
    5:30p-6:30p
    bit.ly/ESEPAC2425
     
    Thursday February 13, 2025
     
    Early On Parent Series: February 2025 -Making the Most of Communication Using Technology
    Dr. Kyana Smith and Early Intervention Staff
    This session will be held in person and virtually. These sessions are designed to empower families with essential knowledge and practical strategies through building collaborative partnerships between families and providers to enhance your child's development and ensure the best possible outcomes in early intervention.
    10:30a-11:30a
    bit.ly/ESEEarlyOnParentSeries2425
     
    Painting With A Purpose
    Maya Boyd the Artist
    This course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as a way to cope,manage stress, and your mental health.
    3:00p-4:00p
    Marquette Elementary                                                           
    6145 Canyon St, Detroit, MI 48224 
     
    Painting With A Purpose
    Maya Boyd the Artist
    This course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as a way to cope,manage stress, and your mental health.
    4:30p-5:30p
    Davis Aerospace 900 Dickerson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215
     
    Graduation and Transition Planning Never Starts to Early
    Sarah Jardine, Lekisha Franklin-Shorter
    Overveiw of MMC and COC diploma track, what is a transition plan, and outside agency connections. This is for all parents of students with an IEP K-12
    5:30p-6:30p
    bit.ly/GraduationandTransitionPlanning
     
    Friday February 14, 2025
     
    Vision & Purpose-Vision Board
    Sonnie Day
    Turn your life visions into realties in the extra special Vision Board Party!  This class will help you create a plan to reach your goals and dreams while still maintaining your daily life.
    8:00a-9:00a
    Noble Elementary/Middle                                                                  
    8646 Fullerton Ave, Detroit, MI 48238
     
    Dinner Club
    FACE
    Enjoy a family-style meal teaching etiquette while you learn about the programs in our district and connect with your school community.
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    "Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School
    420 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203"