The Role of the SEA in Family Engagement:
Using the SFEC program to create family engagement systems
In this recorded webinar, systems leaders from Colorado and Connecticut share how State Education Agencies can strengthen family-school-community partnerships through the Statewide Family Engagement Center program.
Key takeaways include:
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Why family-school-community partnerships (FSCP) matter at the state level
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Real-world examples from state leaders driving change
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Practical steps to build sustainable FSCP systems
Facilitator:
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Diana Suarez, Coaction Collective, Founding Partner
Panelists:
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Dr. Darcy Hutchins, Colorado Department of Education, Director of Family Engagement
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Kate Garvin, Rocky Mountain Family Engagement Collective, Sr. Director, SFEC Program
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Dr. Veronica Marion, Connecticut Statewide Family Engagement Center, Director
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Dr. Judy Carson, Connecticut State Department of Education
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Lacy Wood, Consultant
Watch to learn evidence-based strategies that can shift mindsets, strengthen infrastructure, and equip state leaders to advance family engagement systems.
Resources:
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SACPIE – https://www.cde.state.co.us/sacpie
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Coffee Chats – https://www.cde.state.co.us/familyengagement/fscp-coffee-chat
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Promising Partnership Practices – https://www.cde.state.co.us/familyengagement/promising
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P–12 Family, School, and Community Partnerships Framework – https://www.cde.state.co.us/familyengagement/p-12_fscp_framework
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Colorado SFEC – www.RMFEC.org
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Core Competencies – Google Drive Link
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Systemic FSCP “How To” Guide – https://www.cde.state.co.us/familyengagement/systemicfscp_howto
A special thanks to our facilitator and panelists—Diana Suarez, Dr. Darcy Hutchins, Dr. Judy Carson, Dr. Veronica Marion, and Lacy Wood—for sharing their experiences and strategies, and to everyone who contributed in the chat. It was my pleasure to share about the RMFEC with this team.
We hope the ideas and examples from this session spark new ways for you to strengthen partnerships in your own state, district, or organization.