September 30, 2025 | Sheraton, Rocky Hill
Family & Community Engagement Conference
Joy in Action:
High-Impact Partnerships for Meaningful Learning
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If your family engagement efforts are creating joy and real results, submit a proposal and help lead the conversation at this year’s conference!
More than 270 happy attendees in 2023 !
Don’t miss the 2025 Conference—join us in spreading joy and building high-impact partnerships for meaningful learning!
270
Attendees in 2023
35
Connecticut Districts
12
Breakout Sessions
8
Exhibitors
ABOUT CFSP
CT’s Statewide Family Engagement Center
At Connecticut Family School Partnership, we believe that when families, schools, and communities work together, students thrive. As Connecticut’s Statewide Family Engagement Center (SFEC), we provide families, educators, and community partners with tools, training, and resources to strengthen engagement and create meaningful partnerships that support every child’s learning journey.
08
Breakout Sessions
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Event Overview
Join us for the a day dedicated to celebrating and strengthening the partnerships that drive student success. Through engaging workshops, expert insights, and hands-on learning, this event empowers families, educators, and community members to lead meaningful, joyful change together.
Date:
September 30, 2025
Location:
Sheraton, Rocky Hill
Time:
8 a.m. – 3 p..m.
MEET OUR
Keynote Speaker
A nationally acclaimed educator, speaker, and bestselling author, Principal Kafele has led school transformation for over 35 years. Known for his powerful messages on equity, leadership, and student achievement, he has delivered more than 3,000 keynotes and workshops nationwide. He is also the creator of the AP & New Principals Academy on YouTube.
Principal Baruti Kafele
Keynote Speaker
TOPICS COVERED
Breakout Sessions
Here’s some topics you can expect for our breakout sessions.
Engagement
Reimagining
Attendance as a
Community Priority
Empowerment
Leadership Starts at Home: Empowering Families as Co-Leaders in Learning
Fatherhood
Reclaiming, Refocusing, Reframing Fatherhood Initiatives
Learners
Learning Never Ends: Supporting Adult Learners Through School-Community Hubs
Belonging
Belonging by Design: Creating Joyful School Climates
Partnerships
Connecting with Families of Adolescents Through Respect and Relevance
Wellness
Whole Families, Whole Students: Centering Wellness
Administrators
What Is My Value Instructionally to the Teachers I Supervise?
ABOUT THE DAY
Event Schedule
Here’s what you can expect from the day.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST YEAR
Photos / Videos
MEET OUR
Partners & Vendors
A special thank you to our partners working towards building stronger family, school, and community partnerships for student success.
Choose a Ticket
The family engagement conference that everyone talks about
Individual
$125
Full Day conference access with all the perks
Ticket Includes:
1 ticket to conference
Access to Full Day Conference
Breakout Sessions
Breakfast
Lunch
Free vendor giveaways
WiFi Access
Networking/Professional Development
Vendor
$75
Exhibitor access to spread brand awareness
Ticket Includes:
1 Breakfast voucher
1 Lunch voucher
6 ft. table with tablecloth
2 chairs
WiFi Access
Exposure to 300+ people
Mention in Opening Remarks & Social Media
*more chairs available upon request
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2025 Family Engagement Conference