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. 

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    This Week in Parent Academy

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    Monday November 3, 2025

     

    BEGINNERS ASL PARENT SESSIONS

    11.03.2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Presented By: Darlene Dorsette, Torrie Bell

    This course is designed for parent(s), guardian and caregivers to learn basic ASL. With an emphasis on signing, receptive skills, basic vocabulary and numbers to ensure effective communication within the home environment.

    Location: Early Intervention Diagnostic Center

    4555 John C. Lodge, Detroit, MI 48207

     

    MUSIC & MENTAL HEALTH

    MON 11.03.2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Presented By: Sam Donaldson

    This course helps you connect the power of music and how it influences your mental health. Explore your favorite music and learn to align it with

    coping mechanisms for healthy mental wellness.

    Location: Edison Elementary School, 17045 Grand River Ave, 48227

     

    PAINTING WITH PURPOSE

    MON 11.03.2025 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

    Presented By: Delmarshae Lloyd

    This course will teach you how to use art to cope, manage stress, and other mental health challenges that life can trigger.

    Location: Osborn High School, 11600 E. 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48205

     

    Wednesday November 5, 2025

     

    PAINTING WITH PURPOSE

    WED 11.05.2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Presented By: 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.

    Location: Priest Elementary/Middle School, 7840 Wagner St, 48210

     

    WHAT ESE PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

    WED 11.05.2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Presented By: 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.

    Location: Dixon School, 8401 Trinity St, Detroit, MI 48228

     

    EXPUNGEMENT OVERVIEW

    THU 11.06.2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Presented By: Golden Girls Mentoring

    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: Durfee Elementary-Middle School

    2425 Tuxedo St Detroit, MI 48206

     

    CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS TRAINING

    WED 11.05.2025 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

    Presented by: Hooked from the Start

    Discover the joy of creating with yarn! This beginner-friendly crochet workshop teaches how to use a simple hook and yarn to bring unique designs to life.

    Location: Greenfield Union Elementary - Middle School

    420 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

     

    MUSIC & MENTAL HEALTH

    WED 11.05.2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Presented By: Sam Donaldson

    This course helps you connect the power of music and how it influences your mental health. Explore your favorite music and learn to align it with coping mechanisms for healthy mental wellness.

    Location: Clippert Multicultural Magnet Honors Academy

    1981 Mckinstry St, Detroit, MI 48209

     

    Thursday November 6, 2025

     

    EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR PARENTS

    THU 11.06.2025 8:45 PM - 9:45 PM

    Presented By: BluCar

    Let’s educate parents and teens about skills needed to lower barriers to employment and increase success on the job. Topics include dress for success, time management, productivity, communication and professionalism.

    Location: Sampson-Webber Leadership Academy

    4700 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48204

     

    HUSTLE AND FLOW

    THU 11.06.2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    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: Carver STEM Academy, 18701 Paul St, Detroit, MI 48228

     

    HUSTLE AND FLOW

    11.06.2025 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: Davis Aerospace Technical High School

    900 Dickerson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215

     

    TRAP YOGA

    THU 11.06.2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    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.

    Location: East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney

    5020 Cadieux, Detroit, MI 48224

     

    TRAP YOGA

    THU 11.06.2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

    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.

    Location: Crockett Midtown H.S of Science & Medicine

    571 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

     

    GIFTED COMMUNITY ADVISORY TEAM

    (GCAT) - COHORT A, B, AND C SCHOOLS

    THU 11.06.2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

    Presented By: Dr. Valeria Jackson/Guest Facilitator

    This purpose of this session is to share information with families and community members to help them support the socio-emotional needs of their gifted, 2E and neurodiverse scholars. The focus will be on supporting the development of executive functioning skills.

    Link: https://bit.ly/4o2Qpb3

     

     

     

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