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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: @DPSCDFACETwitter: @DPSCDFACE
This Week in Parent Academy
Our virtual Parent Academy Winter 2024: https://adwater-media.dcatalog.com/v/Winter-2024/?page=10
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:
EXPUNGEMENT OVERVIEW, POWERSCHOOL, HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
EXPUNGEMENT OVERVIEW
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PRESENTED BY: BANKS SERVICES
Have something on your record that you think could qualify for expungement? Learn about FREE expungement programs for city residents. Attendees will be able to register and begin
their expungement process.
LOCATION: Greenfield Union School
420 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203
PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
PRESENTED BY: SONNIE DAY
This course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as way to cope, manage stress, and your mental health.
LOCATION: A.L. Holmes, 8950 Crane St, Detroit, MI 48213
HUSTLE AND FLOW
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PRESENTED BY: RODNEY 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: Moses Field Center, 1100 Sheridan St, Detroit, MI 48214
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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: Carver Academy, 18701 Paul St, Detroit, MI 48228
KNOW YOUR WORTH
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PRESENTED BY: FACE
Know and grow your worth so that you can take care of yourself authentically. Learn how to be enough for yourself.
LOCATION: Thirkell Elementary-Middle School
7724 14th St, Detroit, MI 48206
POWERSCHOOL
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: SIS TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Families will learn how to navigate the PowerSchool Public Portal to view key student data, including grades, attendance, teacher contact information, and report cards. Support with and questions about PowerSchool will be provided.
LINK: https://bit.ly/3HsNNio
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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.
LINK: https://bit.ly/ErinJ
PICKING A COLLEGE
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: BLUCAR
Students will learn effective strategies on how to find the perfect fit for their child’s educational goals. Parents will receive industry leading tools that will assist them through their journey of finding the right college.
LINK: https://bit.ly/FACEBluCar
Thursday, April 4, 2024
THE POWER OF AN HOUR
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
PRESENTED BY: ASSURED FAMILY SERVICES
This parent academy session is a discussion on the impact and influence related to community service and volunteering. Attendees will learn about the power of community focused service, explain the structures in which service is used, and the best way to leverage your service as a volunteer.
LOCATION: Academies of America High School
5680 Konkel St, Detroit, MI 48210
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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: Renaissance High School
6565 Outer Dr W, Detroit, MI 48235
Friday, April 5, 2024
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS – ENROLLMENT
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT
Virtual Office Hours are ideal for applicants with general or clarifying questions about the process. Applicants who need assistance with personal questions will be advised to schedule a 1:1 support appointment. Visit detroitk12.org/examschools or detroitk12.org/applicationschools for more information.
LINK: https://bit.ly/officehours-apr5
Parents are Heroes
Parent Engagement Conference - April 16, 2024
Pre-register for Parents are Heroes Engagement Conference
April 16, 2024: https://bit.ly/PAHC2024
Click here to view last year's highlights: Watch on Facebook
Helpful Links
F.A.C.E. Gallery
DPSCD Wants Student Leaders!
Contact Information
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Office of Family and Community Engagement
16164 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48235Office: (313) 873-7490
parent.engagement@detroitk12.orgSharlonda Buckman
Assistant Superintendent of Family and Community EngagementJoi Mausi
Senior DirectorKenneth Chapman
Assistant DirectorAngel Fox
Program SupervisorLaci Bosquez
Program SupervisorDavid Wilson
Program Supervisor