Budgeting for Family Engagement at the System Level

At a time when districts are making difficult trade-offs, family engagement is not a “nice to have”—it is a strategic lever for improving student outcomes. When families and educators work in true partnership, students are more likely to succeed academically and socially. Investing in family engagement helps schools build the relationships and conditions necessary for that partnership to take hold.

Use this resource to help assess new and existing resource allocations across your system. Use the discussion guide with your cabinet to help surface assumptions, identify resource gaps, and strengthen alignment and understanding across all divisions.