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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

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

Parent Academy

This Week in Parent Academy

View our virtual Parent Academy Fall 2023 Catalog:
https://adwater-media.dcatalog.com/v/Fall-2023/?page=1

Click here for translations: https://www.detroitk12.org/face

Your high school students can earn $25 for up to three Student Leadership workshops!!

View the student leadership catalog here: https://adwater-media.dcatalog.com/v/2023-2024/?page=8



This Weeks Highlights Include:  MINDFULNESS, WELLNESS WEDNESDAY, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS

Monday, December 4, 2023

3:05 PM - 4:05 PM

TRAP YOGA

PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO

Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop music to stay motivated.

LOCATION: Central High School - 2425 Tuxedo Street, Detroit, MI 48206

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

MINDFULNESS MONDAY

PRESENTED BY: ERIN JULIANNA

Students will practice mindfulness through various breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax their body and mind to help reduce stress.

LOCATION: Cody, 18445 Cathedral Street, Detroit, MI 48228

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

YOUR CHOICES CREATE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES

PRESENTED BY: BANKS SERVICES

According to Newton’s third law, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction,” But remember, inaction also yields a reaction as well. This course will take a deeper dive into this thought and explore this with DPSCD stakeholders.

LOCATION: Academy of Americas, 5680 Konkel St, Detroit, MI 48210

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL AND MARIJUANA

PRESENTED BY: FACE

This session is designed to provide information to parents and students to explain edibles and fentanyl. We will discuss how they are used, their appeal, the dangers of using them and the side effects, especially for our youth.

LOCATION: Brenda Scott Academy, 18440 Hoover, Detroit MI, 48205

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

DISTRICT-WIDE TITLE I COUNCIL 2023-2024

PRESENTED BY: FACE

Learn about updates regarding the parent involvement policy and the allowable use of Title 1 funds.

LOCATION: Northwestern High School

2200 W. Grand Blvd., PD Center room 1

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

VISION AND PURPOSE - VISION BOARD PARTY

PRESENTED BY: SONNIE DAY

Turn your life visions into realities in this 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!

LOCATION: East English Village - 5020 Cadieux, Detroit, MI 48224

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

EXPUNGEMENT ASSISTANCE

PRESENTED BY: BANK SERVICES

Have something on your record that you think could qualify for expungement? Learn about one of Detroit’s largest and FREE expungement programs for city residents. Attendees will be able to register and begin their expungement process with Project Clean Slate on site!

LOCATION: Southeastern High School, 3030 Fairview St, Detroit, MI 48214

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

PRESENTED BY: ERIN JULIANNA

We have thousands of thoughts per day. Learn how to quiet the noise, reduce some stress, and practice being focused with mindfulness and meditation.

LINK: https://bit.ly/ErinJ

Thursday, December 7, 2023

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

PRESENTED BY: FACE

Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences.

LOCATION: Thirkell Elementary Middle School

7724 14th St., Detroit, MI 48206

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PARENTING WITH SELF CONFIDENCE

PRESENTED BY: CARMEN FRANCIS

This course will cover your unique viewpoint on yourself, how to keep a solid and accurate understanding of who you are, and how to move in the direction you want to go.

LINK: https://bit.ly/3EJWOlX

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

HUSTLE AND FLOW

PRESENTED BY: RODENEY DEJOHNETTE

Join FACE while we learn one of this cities most creative ways to decompress, connect with others, and have fun! Participants will learn the latest hustles and line dances from around the city and country!

LOCATION: Western High School, 1500 Scotten Street, Detroit, MI 48209

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS

PRESENTED BY: DHS/HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS

Learn how human traffickers often target and recruit youth and who to turn to for help in potentially dangerous situations.

LOCATION: Detroit Lions Academy, 2001 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48208

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

TRAP YOGA

PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO

Join us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop music to stay motivated.

LOCATION: Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

3901 Margareta, Detroit, MI 48221

Parents are Heroes Parent Engagement Conference

We would like to thank every parent that had an opportunity to attend DPSCD Office of Family and Community Engagement Parents are Heroes Conference on March 23rd at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance.

Click here to view highlights: Watch on Facebook

Helpful Links

F.A.C.E. Gallery

DPSCD Wants Student Leaders!

DPSCD Student Representative to the Board of Education Application

TheStudent Leadership Packet_UPD1122021.pdf 925.29 KB (Last Modified on November 9, 2021)

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Contact Information

Office of Family and Community Engagement

16164 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48235

Office: (313) 873-7490
parent.engagement@detroitk12.org

Sharlonda Buckman
Assistant Superintendent of Family and Community Engagement

Joi Mausi
Senior Director

Kenneth Chapman
Assistant Director

Angel Fox
Program Supervisor

Laci Bosquez
Program Supervisor

David Wilson
Program Supervisor

Upcoming Events

Thursday

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Let's Read Committee Meeting
December 19, 2023

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Parent Listening Session

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